CASE 9

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History

A 25-year-old man is brought into the emergency center. He is unresponsive to verbal stimuli, but his vital signs are stable. The photograph illustrates fundus appearance, which is similar in both eyes.

Questions

1. Describe the ophthalmoscopic findings.

 

2. How would the ocular findings and the ophthalmoscopic findings specific to this case affect your diagnosis and management of an unconscious patient?

 

3. Explain how visual loss occurs in this type of patient.

 

4. What modes of treatment are employed for this ocular condition?