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Whiplash maculopathy.

J S Kelley, R E Hoover, T George

Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)

|May 1, 1978

Summary

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Whiplash injury can cause maculopathy, a subtle macular disturbance. Key signs include head trauma history, reduced vision, and a characteristic foveal pit, which is permanent.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Trauma Medicine

Background:

Whiplash injury, often resulting from sudden head and neck movements, can lead to ocular complications.
Maculopathy, a condition affecting the macula, can be a subtle consequence of such trauma.

Observation:

Three patients presented with maculopathy following whiplash injury.
Characteristic features included a history of head and neck trauma, immediate mild visual acuity reduction, and grayish swelling of the foveal zone.

Findings:

A small (50-100 μm) pit or depression in the fovea was observed in affected patients.
Retinal opacification and visual disturbances were transient.
A tiny, permanent retinal depression with a whitish border was noted.

Implications:

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