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Decompression sickness (DCS) can affect vision, causing optic neuropathy after repeated pressure changes. Prompt recompression and hyperbaric oxygen therapy effectively treated this rare case in a parachutist.

Area of Science:

  • Barotrauma research
  • Neurology
  • Aerospace medicine

Background:

  • Decompression sickness (DCS) is a risk for individuals exposed to reduced ambient pressure.
  • Optic neuropathy is a potential, though rarely reported, neurological complication of DCS.

Observation:

  • A 23-year-old male parachutist experienced vision loss.
  • The patient had undergone multiple hypobaric exposures.
  • Symptoms included optic neuropathy.

Findings:

  • This case represents the first documented instance of DCS manifesting as optic neuropathy.
  • The patient's vision improved significantly with recompression and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of recognizing visual disturbances as a symptom of DCS.

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  • Suggests that prompt hyperbaric treatment can be effective for DCS-induced optic neuropathy.
  • Underscores the need for awareness of neurological risks in aviation and diving medicine.