Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Closed-globe blunt ocular trauma may lead to severe ophthalmic complications, including intraocular hemorrhages, traumatic cataract, and retinopathy, the management of which remains a significant clinical challenge. We report the case of a 55-year-old male who, 15 years after right-eye trauma and unsuccessful conservative therapy, underwent surgical treatment using multistage vitreoretinal procedures. Despite an initially poor functional prognosis, a marked improvement in visual acuity was achieved, from 2.0 logMAR at baseline to 0.52 logMAR after completion of treatment. Imaging (OCT, B-scan ultrasonography) confirmed complete retinal attachment and the absence of active intra- or subretinal bleeding. This case demonstrates that, even after a long interval following trauma, vitreoretinal surgical interventions may lead to partial restoration of visual function and stabilization of ocular anatomy, underscoring the importance of individualized assessment of surgical indications in chronic post-traumatic retinal disorders.
Source: Journal of Clinical Medicine
DOI: 10.3390/jcm14207411
Institution: Medical University of Silesia
Language: English
Topic: Retinal and Macular Surgery
Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,137
OpenAlex ID: W4415369972