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Title: A Case of Subhyaloid Haemorrhage Managed with ND:YAG Laser Hyaloidotomy
Authors: Muhammad Waseem, Tariq Shakoor, Saquib Naeem, Muhammad Saleem Bajwa
Journal: Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College (JBUMDC)
Publisher: Bahria University, Islamabad
Country: Pakistan
Year: 2012
Volume: 2
Issue: 1
Language: English
Keywords: Yag laser hyaloidotomypremacular sub-hyaloid haemorrhage
Subhyaloid hemorrhage is rarely seen in ophthalmological practice in young males. We managed one such case in our set-up. A youngmale presented with sudden decreased vision. Fundus showed large collection of darkish red colored blood in subhyaloid space of theposterior pole in front of the macula, typical of sub-hyaloid hemorrhage. Treatment includes, amongst others, Nd: YAG laserhyaloidotomy. Prognosis, if treated on appropriate lines, is usually good. This case was being reported for general awareness.Key-words: Nd: Yag laser hyaloidotomy, premacular sub-hyaloid haemorrhage
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