Rev Bras Oftalmol.2026;85:e0027
Incredible fast improvement in visual acuity after YAG laser for Valsava retinopathy
DOI: 10.37039/1982.8551.20260027
ABSTRACT
This study was aimed at reporting a case of Valsava Retinopathy (VR) successfully treated with early YAG laser membraniectomy. This is a case report with analysis of medical records, performance, and recording of complementary exams, performing the laser procedure, assessment of immediate visual acuity, 7 and 30 days after the laser procedure. The patient demonstrated full recovery of visual acuity within 1 week. YAG laser membranectomy has proven effective in dispersing bleeding, accelerating visual recovery faster and more accessible than a vitreoretinal surgery in this case.
Keywords: Laser therapy; Retinal hemorrhage; Valsava maneuver
