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Exchange transfusion effectively treated unilateral macular infarction in a patient with sickle cell disease (SS). This intervention led to significant visual acuity improvement, offering a promising therapeutic option for sickling maculopathy.

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Hematology
Vascular Medicine

Background:

Sickle cell hemoglobinopathy (SS) can lead to vaso-occlusive events affecting the eye.
Macular infarction is a severe complication that can result in significant vision loss.

Observation:

A 23-year-old male with sickle cell disease (SS) presented with unilateral macular infarction despite oxygen and hydration therapy.
Initial conservative management for 36 hours did not improve visual acuity (20/200-1).

Findings:

Exchange transfusion was initiated, and visual acuity began improving within 15 hours.
By 36 hours post-transfusion, visual acuity improved to 20/40, eventually returning to 20/20 over 8 weeks.

Implications:

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This case suggests exchange transfusion is a viable and effective treatment for sickling maculopathy.

Early intervention with exchange transfusion may prevent permanent vision loss in sickle cell retinopathy patients.