Possible Causes for unilateral blindness Occlusion of the Ophthalmic Artery Unilateral blindness occurring during anaesthesia for neurosurgical operations. AMA Arch Ophthalmol 1954; 52: 819-30. 6. [neurologyindia.com] and in case of unilateral involvement, to save the other eye. [ijmr.org.in] This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and prompt treatment of giant cell arteritis in order to prevent the blinding complications like ophthalmic artery occlusion [ijmr.org.in] Glaucoma Glaucoma, the second leading cause of worldwide blindness, is a progressive optic neuropathy characterized by a loss of retinal ganglion cells and their axons beyond typical age-related baseline loss. Diagnosis is defined by optic disc and visual field changes, and the primary goal of glaucoma treatment is to preserve[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis We present three patients with a clinical course and cerebrospinal fluid findings consistent with a diagnosis of primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS). Extensive and repeated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations showed only diffuse abnormality in brain and spinal cord, but no focal lesions. We propose[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Carotid Embolism We herein present a case of an internal carotid artery embolism associated with a hidden internal carotid artery aneurysm. The aneurysm was visualized during successful endovascular treatment of the carotid embolism. In retrospect, the aneurysm was at risk of rupture during the procedure. In the endovascular[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Carotid Artery Occlusion Symptomatic common carotid artery (CCA) occlusion is relatively rare, and requires an elaborate vascular reconstruction procedure with which many neurosurgeons are unfamiliar. We describe a case of CCA occlusion managed by vertebral artery (VA)-internal carotid artery (ICA) saphenous vein interposition graft. An[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Cavernous Sinus Aneurysm Triad of unilateral blindness, orbital fractures and massive epistaxis’ after head injury. J. Neurosurg., 1961;18: 837. 5. Mahmoud, NA. [jpma.org.pk] Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula German, Triad of unilateral blindness, orbital fractures and massive epistaxis after head injury. J. Neurosurg. 18 (1961), 837–840. PubMed Google Scholar McCormick, W. [link.springer.com] Cataract Cystoid macular edema associated with latanoprost administration has been reported in patients after complicated cataract surgery with coexisting risk factors. We present the first case of preservative free latanoprost associated cystoid macular edema that occurred many months after uncomplicated cataract[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Temporal Arteritis blindness; shares many of the symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica Applies To Cranial arteritis Horton's disease Temporal arteritis ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing [icd9data.com] blindness. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] Visual symptoms of diplopia, blurred vision, or amaurosis fugax may antedate development of sudden unilateral blindness. [rheumaknowledgy.com] Multiple Sclerosis Unilateral or asymmetric optic neuritis and bilateral internuclear ophthalmoplegia are typical. Central vision is affected more than peripheral vision. [msdmanuals.com] Optic neuritis causes loss of vision (ranging from scotomas to blindness), eye pain during eye movement, and sometimes abnormal visual fields, a swollen optic disk, or a partial [msdmanuals.com] Optic Nerve Infarction Unilateral blindness occurring during anesthesia for neurosurgical operations. AMA Arch Ophthalmol 1954;52:819–30. [journals.lww.com] In addition, examination of the pupils may not show any difference in size when both the eyes are open. · Unilateral blindness due to optic nerve injury is often missed on [thamburaj.com] Loss of vision may be unilateral but is often bilateral, ranging from irreversible total blindness to mild transient deficits. [ijo.in] Meningioma We report a novel case of a World Health Organization grade 3 anaplastic meningioma arising from the olfactory groove in an 83-year-old woman. Molecular and methylation profiling confirm this lesion to be an NF2 subtype, methylation class intermediate type B meningioma. As most meningiomas in this location are[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Sarcoidosis Intern Med. 2017 Oct 1;56(19):2583-2588. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.8768-16. Epub 2017 Sep 6. Author information 1 Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Japan. 2 Saito Clinic, Japan. 3 Department of General Medicine,[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion Symptoms: In central retinal artery occlusion, the patient generally complains of sudden, painless unilateral blindness. [alpfmedical.info] Secondary Glaucoma The case of a 40-year-old female patient with choroidal melanoma with secondary glaucoma presenting as a painful blind right eye is reported. Liver metastasis was detected by ultrasonography. The choroidal tumor measured 2 x 2.1 x 1.5 cm; histopathology showed that it was of the spindle cell (spindle A) variety.[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the leading cause of blindness worldwide and the most common cause of blindness among the working population. Early treatment of the disease is essential to prevent severe visual loss among patients. But there are few therapeutic options available for early stage diabetic[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma To present an unusual case of simultaneous bilateral acute angle-closure (AAC) glaucoma in a patient with subarachnoid hemorrhage due to an aneurysm involving the right middle cerebral artery. A 60-year-old woman with a clinically inexplicable bilateral nonreacting mydriasis after brain surgery underwent an[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Vitreous Hemorrhage Abstract A 14-year-old girl developed spontaneous vitreous hemorrhage from the free end of a partially regressed hyaloid artery. Fluorescein angiography confirmed the hemorrhage was from the retinal arterial rather than venous circulation. The vessel became a fibrosed, occluded, and semitransparent thread after[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Cytomegalovirus Retinitis However, there is a risk of unilateral blindness in severe cases. [patient.info] Blindness can ensue within months of symptom onset. Furthermore, cytomegalovirus retinitis is often initially unilateral before becoming bilateral. [symptoma.com] Retinitis often begins unilaterally, but progression to bilateral disease is common. [njcponline.com] Retinal Hemorrhage Congenital stationary night blindness, dystrophies of the choroid and retina (gyrate atrophy, choroideremia). [institut-vision.org] […] mimic RP, such as Usher syndrome, Waardenburg syndrome, Alport syndrome, Refsum disease, Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), Senior-Loken syndrome, Bardet-Biedl syndrome, unilateral [institut-vision.org] Angle Closure Glaucoma OBJECTIVE: To compare the distance from the corneoscleral limbus to the insertion site of the superior rectus of primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) patients with normal controls and to identify potential characteristics associated with limbus-insertion distance. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS: A[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Retinal Detachment A 19-month-old boy with unilateral retinoblastoma with iris and retinal neovascularization at initial presentation displayed traction retinal detachment, retinal non-perfusion, and persistent retinal neovascularization after completion of intra-arterial chemotherapy. Two months following resolution of traction retinal[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Stromal Corneal Dystrophy PURPOSE: To evaluate long-term outcome of femtosecond laser-assisted lamellar keratectomy (FLK) with phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) in patients with anterior corneal stromal dystrophies. METHODS: A total of 10 eyes from seven patients who underwent FLK were included. The patients had suffered from[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Retinopathy Congenital stationary night blindness, dystrophies of the choroid and retina (gyrate atrophy, choroideremia). [institut-vision.org] […] mimic RP, such as Usher syndrome, Waardenburg syndrome, Alport syndrome, Refsum disease, Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), Senior-Loken syndrome, Bardet-Biedl syndrome, unilateral [institut-vision.org] Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis Complications of cavernous sinus thrombosis include meningoencephalitis, brain abscess, stroke, blindness, and pituitary insufficiency. [merckmanuals.com] Cavernous sinus thrombosis and blindness as complications of an odontogenic infection: report of a case and review of literature. [degruyter.com] Symptoms and Signs Initial symptoms of cavernous sinus thrombosis are progressively severe headache or facial pain, usually unilateral and localized to retro-orbital and frontal [merckmanuals.com] Ectopia Lentis Abstract We describe a case of a four year-old boy, with congenital ectopia lentis et pupillae, who developed patchy unilateral depigmentation of the skin, hair and lashes. The association between ectopia lentis et pupillae and transillumination of the iris is well documented in the literature, but it has never been[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Lens Dislocation Spontaneous posterior capsule rupture is a very rare entity and its association with lens-nucleus dislocation even more. Herein we report such a case of spontaneous posterior capsule rupture with lens dislocation in a case of Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Endophthalmitis To report the incidence and characteristics of endophthalmitis after intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents or corticosteroids and to describe the clinical and bacteriologic characteristics, management, and outcome of these eyes with acute endophthalmitis in France. Retrospective,[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Retinoblastoma It can occur in one eye (unilateral) or in both eyes (bilateral). Retinoblastoma is usually confined to the eye and has not spread to other tissues. [acco.org] Complications The following clinical conditions may complicate from the primary retinoblastoma and from its post-radiation condition: Blindness: A dysfunctional orbit may [symptoma.com] Patients considered for enucleation include those with advanced retinoblastoma in one or both eyes, active tumor in a blind eye, and painful glaucoma from tumor invasion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Vitreous Abscess ICD.Codes ICD-10-CM (2016) Chapter 7 Section H43-H44 Code H44.021 BILLABLE Billable Code Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016 H44.021 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of vitreous abscess (chronic),[…] [icd.codes]
