Central Retinal Vein Occlusion in young with Hyperhomocysteinemia – A Case Report and Review of Literature
We present a case of unilateral non-ischemic CRVO in a 22 year male without hypertension, diabetes and open angle glaucoma. Laboratory tests including complete coagulation profile and thrombotic workup were negative, except for raised serum homocysteine level(23.03 µmol/L). The patient was given vit...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-04-01
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| Series: | Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.7869/djo.447 |
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| Summary: | We present a case of unilateral non-ischemic CRVO in a 22 year male without hypertension, diabetes and open angle glaucoma. Laboratory tests including complete coagulation profile and thrombotic workup were negative, except for raised serum homocysteine level(23.03 µmol/L). The patient was given vitamin supplements for 8 weeks to control homocysteine levels and a single intravitreal bevacizumab injection was given to treat macular edema. The vision and macular thickness improved to normal at 8 weeks, with no recurrence or new cardiovascular complications over a follow-up of one year. We also reviewed the literature and found hyperhomocysteinemia to be a important risk factor for CRVO in the young, and vitamin supplements help in quicker recovery and can prevent recurrence. |
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| ISSN: | 0972-0200 2454-2784 |