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[Complication of central retinal vein occlusion in iron deficiency anemia]
T Tashiro1, H Takahashi, H Masuda
1Department of Ophthalmology, Meikai University School of Dentistry, Saitama, Japan.
Abstract:
A case of central retinal vein occlusion as a complication of severe iron deficiency anemia is reported. A 45-year-old woman noticed severe visual impairment in her left eye. Fundus findings showed typical impending occlusion of the central retinal vein, and laboratory investigation revealed severe iron deficiency anemia. She was followed by treatment with oral iron. Her visual acuity and fundus findings improved rapidly in response to iron supplement therapy, suggesting a relationship between central retinal vein occlusion and iron deficiency anemia. It seems very important therefore to investigate serum iron levels in female patients with central retinal vein occlusion.
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