Citation

Choi YJ, Lee SJ, Kim HJ, Yim JH. Korean J. Ophthalmol. 2010; 24(6): 380-383.

Affiliation

Department of Ophthalmology, Ulsan University Hospital, Ulsan University College of Medicine, Ulsan, Korea.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Korean Ophthalmological Society)

DOI

10.3341/kjo.2010.24.6.380

PMID

21165241

PMCID

PMC2992570

Abstract

Retrobulbar hemorrhage and permanent visual loss are rare presentations following traumatic asphyxia. In this case, bilateral permanent visual disturbance developed in a woman after chest-crushing trauma without direct trauma to the orbits. A computed tomography scan confirmed bilateral retrobulbar hemorrhages. An ophthalmologic exam revealed bilateral subconjunctival hemorrhages and severe lid edema. Despite high-dose steroid therapy, visual recovery was limited, and optic nerve atrophy developed. Ischemia of the optic nerve associated with retrobulbar hemorrhage may be postulated as one of the causes of permanent visual impairment following traumatic asphyxia.

Language: en