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Post dengue Purtsher-like retinopathy: a case report.
Zaid Azhar1, Muhammad Umer Yasir2, Arusa Arshad3
1Department of Ophthalmology, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan.
JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|December 19, 2025
Summary
Dengue fever can cause vision loss due to retinopathy. Prompt ophthalmic evaluation and management are crucial for patients experiencing post-dengue vision impairment, though visual acuity may only minimally improve.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Retinal Diseases
Background:
- Dengue fever, a viral illness, can lead to ocular complications.
- Post-dengue fever retinopathy presents as sudden, painless vision decrease.
- Ocular manifestations require careful monitoring and management.
Keywords:
Dengue, Purtscher, Retinopathy.
