Transient cortical blindness in gestational hypertension: report of two cases

Transient blindness of cortical origin associated with gestational (pregnancy induced) hypertension is a terrifying and unusual experience in obstetric practice. Two cases encountered in our centre at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) Ilorin, Nigeria are presented. One case occurred in pregnancy and the other in early puerperium. The two patients were Nigerians. The possible aetiology and pathophysiology of this very rare condition are discussed.