Branch retinal artery occlusion secondary to dengue fever

Indian J Ophthalmol. 2008 Jan-Feb;56(1):73-4. doi: 10.4103/0301-4738.37606.

Abstract

Dengue is known to affect the posterior segment of the eye, with a range of hemorrhagic and inflammatory sequelae. A 28-year-old lady convalescing from dengue fever complained of unilateral blurring of inferior visual field. She was evaluated clinically and with fluorescein angiography. Her best-corrected visual acuity was 20/20 bilaterally. Fundus examination revealed a branch retinal artery occlusion in the right eye. Fluorescein angiogram confirmed the clinical diagnosis; and also revealed a late staining and leakage from the affected arterial segment. The patient maintained status quo over a follow-up of six months. We report a major vascular occlusion complicating classic dengue fever even in the absence of severe systemic manifestations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dengue / complications*
  • Female
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Humans
  • Retinal Artery Occlusion / diagnosis
  • Retinal Artery Occlusion / etiology*