Title of article :
Acute Vision Loss Due to Central Retinal Arterial Occlusion, Partial Optic Nerve Avulsion, and Hemorrhage “Spurting Out” from Optic Disc after Blunt Trauma
Author/Authors :
Tripathy, Koushik Department of Retina and Uvea - Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences - All India Institute of Medical Sciences - New Delhi, India , Kumawat,, Babulal Department of Retina and Uvea - Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences - All India Institute of Medical Sciences - New Delhi, India , Chawla, Rohan Department of Retina and Uvea - Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences - All India Institute of Medical Sciences - New Delhi, India , Sharma, Yog Raj Department of Retina and Uvea - Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences - All India Institute of Medical Sciences - New Delhi, India , Bypareddy, Ravi Department of Retina and Uvea - Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences - All India Institute of Medical Sciences - New Delhi, India
Abstract :
A seven-year-old male patient with sudden onset loss of
vision in the left eye immediately after blunt trauma to the
left eye following a fall from stairs presented to us three
days after the trauma. History of epistaxis was present,
although there was no history of loss of consciousness,
vomiting, or convulsions. On examination, the left eye
had a subconjunctival hemorrhage. Orbital emphysema
was absent. The anterior segment examination and
intraocular pressure of both eyes was normal. The patient
had sustained a closed globe injury (CGI) with no full
thickness defect in the cornea or sclera.
