DR. AYUSHI MOHAPATRA
Dr.Sherine M D Souza, Dr. JIVITESH SINGH, Dr.Shetty Bhujang K
Abstract
Methods :A 15 year old male presented with sudden painless blurring of vision in left eye. He was a diagnosed case of Staphylococcal sepsis induced thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, septic osteomyelitis ,resolved Acute kidney injury with anemia. His visual acuity was 6/9-Right and 2/60-Left eye with fundus showing Macular and retinal edema, Neurosensory detachment and cotton wool spots. AC and Vitreous was clear. A diagnosis of Bilateral acute retinitis and pt was continued on systemic antibiotics and oral steroids.
Results: Patient responded to treatment, showed visual recovery on follow up visits.
Conclusion: Due to the risk of progression of chorioretinitis to endophthalmitis, any retinal lesion in patients with bacteremia need to be treated as chorioretinitis. Bilateral Retinitis in Staphylococcal sepsis is a rare entity and needs immediate intervention for good visual recovery.
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