Rev Bras Oftalmol.2007;66(4):267-270
Optic disc haemorrhage possibly secondary to posterior vitreous detachment
DOI: 10.1590/S0034-72802007000400010
To describe the diagnosis and management of a optic disc haemorrhage probably caused by an acute and spontaneous posterior vitreous detachment. A single case-report of an optic disc haemorrhage probably caused by an spontaneous posterior vitreous detachment, in order to discuss the diagnosis, management and prognosis. Optic disc haemorrhage regression was observed after 6 hours of evolution without relapsing signals during the subsequent registers. The Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy revealed as an advanced alternative and efficient method in the vitreous detachment diagnosis and follow up.
Optic disc haemorrhage possibly secondary to posterior vitreous detachment