Year: 2012
Type: review
Abstract: Bosch, Martina M., Daniel Barthelmes, and Klara Landau. High altitude retinal hemorrhages: an update. High Alt Med Biol. 13:240–244, 2012. —Retinal hemorrhages represent a common phenomenon in eyes of high altitude climbers. In this review, we present an update about this entity, with focus on its pathophysiology and practical implications. Due to their delayed appearance in the course of an expedition, retinal hemorrhages are not predictive when assessing the risk for life-threatening complications related to hypobaric hypoxia. Consequences for ocular health depend greatly on the extent and localization of retinal bleedings, but are generally mild and reversible in healthy eyes.
Source: High Altitude Medicine & Biology
Institution: University Hospital Zurich
Language: English
Topic: High Altitude and Hypoxia
Subfield: Physiology (medical)
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2017484526