Dr. sood Ruchi
Dr.Deepakakumar Dodamani, Dr. SHANTALA ARUN KUMAR
Abstract
To report a case of Traumatic preretinal macular hemorrhage with complete resolution following Neodymium-Doped Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Laser
Methods
A 29 year old patient presented with acute vision loss secondary to closed head injury following road traffic accident 1 month prior to consultation that caused preretinal macular hemorrhage. Neodymium-Doped Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Laser laser(Nd:YAG) was performed to open the hyaloid membrane and allow the blood to diffuse into the vitreous cavity and be absorbed.
Results
The patient demonstrated complete recovery as his visual acuity went from counting fingers to 6/9 within 7 days. No complications due to the treatment were reported.
Conclusion
Nd:YAG laser posterior hyaloidotomy is a useful outpatient procedure for successful clearance of large pre-macular hemorrhages that offers patients rapid recovery of visual acuity and the avoidance of more invasive intraocular surgery.
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