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Vision Loss With Sexual Activity.

Michele D Lee1, Jeffrey G Odel, Danielle S Rudich

  • 1*Department of Ophthalmology, Harkness Eye Institute, Columbia University †Einhorn Clinical Research Center, New York Eye and Ear of Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY.

Journal of Glaucoma
|September 30, 2014
PubMed
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Transient vision loss during sexual activity can indicate narrow angles. Laser peripheral iridotomies effectively resolved these episodes in one patient, preventing further vision impairment.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neovascularization
  • Glaucoma

Background:

  • Transient monocular vision loss (TMVL) can be caused by various vascular and non-vascular etiologies.
  • Sexual intercourse is a known, albeit uncommon, trigger for transient ischemic events.

Observation:

  • A 51-year-old male experienced recurrent, painless, unilateral vision loss episodes exclusively during sexual intercourse.
  • Ophthalmic examination revealed bilateral narrow angles, suggesting a predisposition to angle-closure glaucoma.

Findings:

  • The patient's visual symptoms were completely resolved after undergoing bilateral laser peripheral iridotomies.
  • This intervention effectively addressed the underlying anatomical predisposition for angle closure.

Implications:

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  • Laser peripheral iridotomy is a crucial treatment for patients presenting with sexual activity-induced transient vision loss due to narrow angles.
  • Early diagnosis and intervention can prevent potential vision-threatening complications associated with angle-closure glaucoma.