Retinal arteriolar tortuosity with macular hemorrhage

A 58-year-old Japanese woman showed bilateral retinal arteriolar tortuosity with macular hemorrhage. Ophthalmoscopically, the retinal vein was normal, and other arteriosclerotic and hypertensive arteriolar changes were slight. The medical examination and laboratory tests did not reveal any significant etiologic factors. The hemorrhage absorbed rapidly, and visual outcome was excellent. To our knowledge, this case is the first reported in an Oriental.