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N Pardiñas Barón¹, F Fernández Fernández, F Fondevila Camps

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Summary

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Sudden vision loss in mountaineers at high altitudes can be caused by retinal hemorrhage. Macular involvement leads to severe vision decrease, with uncertain outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Altitude Medicine
Mountaineering Medicine

Background:

High altitude expeditions pose significant health risks.
Retinal hemorrhage is a known complication of extreme altitude exposure.

Observation:

A 36-year-old male expedition member experienced sudden vision loss at 8,167 meters in the Himalayas.
The patient was participating in an expedition on the Daulaghiri peak.

Findings:

High altitude retinal hemorrhage is common above 5,500m.
While often asymptomatic, macular involvement causes dramatic vision loss.
The long-term consequences of macular hemorrhage at high altitudes remain uncertain.

Implications:

Awareness of high altitude retinal hemorrhage is crucial for mountaineers.
Prompt diagnosis and management are essential, especially with macular involvement.
Further research is needed to understand and mitigate the risks of vision loss at extreme altitudes.