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Retinal vascular occlusion following ocular contusion

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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.

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  1. Retina Service, Asociacion Para Evitar la Ceguera en México, Mexico City, Mexico

    José Dalma-Weiszhausz, Armando Meza-de Regil, Susana Martínez-Jardón & Katia Oliver-Fernández

  2. Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Ángeles de las Lomas, Mexico City, Mexico

    José Dalma-Weiszhausz & Katia Oliver-Fernández

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Correspondence to José Dalma-Weiszhausz.

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Dalma-Weiszhausz, J., Meza-de Regil, A., Martínez-Jardón, S. et al. Retinal vascular occlusion following ocular contusion. Graefe's Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 243, 406–409 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00417-004-1026-4

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