Nd:YAG laser membranotomy in treatment of pre-macular hemorrhage in Valsalva retinopathy Case report
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A 37-year-old patient was admitted to the ophthalmology department due to sudden vision deterioration in the right eye, preceded by vomiting two days earlier. Visual acuity was found at the level of counting fingers at 3 m. Fundus examination revealed a large pre-macular hemorrhage covering the entire area between the arcades. Based on clinical presentation, history, and imaging studies, a diagnosis of Valsalva retinopathy was made. With the patient’s consent, Nd:YAG laser treatment was performed on the lower part of the hemorrhage, resulting in blood displacement into the vitreous body and significant improvement in visual acuity to 0.6 BVCA immediately post-procedure.
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