Retinal vascular occlusion following ocular contusion

Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2005 May;243(5):406-9. doi: 10.1007/s00417-004-1026-4. Epub 2004 Nov 17.

Abstract

Purpose: To describe an unusual fundus abnormality in eyes after trauma and its pathophysiologic basis.

Methods: Prospective, observational case series of five consecutive male patients who suffered retinal vascular occlusions after ocular contusion.

Results: We present five cases of retinal vascular occlusions following ocular contusion, found on routine fluorescein angiography in otherwise healthy individuals.

Conclusions: Different patterns of retinal vascular occlusions can occur in ocular trauma. The pathogenesis of these occlusions may be related to direct damage to the endothelium.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Brain Injuries / complications*
  • Eye Injuries / complications*
  • Female
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prospective Studies
  • Retinal Artery Occlusion / diagnosis
  • Retinal Artery Occlusion / etiology*
  • Retinal Vein Occlusion / diagnosis
  • Retinal Vein Occlusion / etiology*
  • Visual Acuity