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Bilateral Serous Retinal Detachment Associated With Nonhypertensive Preeclampsia: A Case Report
Özge Oztürk1,2, Sina Hakami1
1Ophthalmology Department, Erasmus Hospital, Brussels, BEL.
Cureus
|March 30, 2026
Summary
Serous retinal detachment (SRD) can occur in preeclampsia, even with mild hypertension. Prompt ophthalmic evaluation is crucial for pregnant patients experiencing visual disturbances.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Ophthalmology
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Background:
- Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy disorder affecting multiple organs, characterized by hypertension and proteinuria after 20 weeks gestation.
- Ocular complications, including serous retinal detachment (SRD), are uncommon but can be associated with severe preeclampsia or HELLP syndrome.
- SRD can cause visual acuity reduction but typically resolves within 12 weeks.
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