Argon laser for subhyaloid retinal haemorrhage: A case report

Authors

  • Dr. Raheel Kanji Department of Ophthalmology, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, PO Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda
  • Ruvuma S. Department of Ophthalmology, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, PO Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda
  • Kwaga T. Department of Ophthalmology, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, PO Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda
  • Wiaffe G. Department of Ophthalmology, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, PO Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda
  • Soliman A. Department of Ophthalmology, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, PO Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda
  • Tuswingwire P. Department of Ophthalmology, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, PO Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda
  • Dr. Simon Arunga Department of Ophthalmology, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, PO Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda and International Centre for Eye Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64666/joecsa.2020.201

Keywords:

Argon laser, Subhyloid haemorrhage, Pre-retinal haemorrhage, Hyaloidotomy

Abstract

To present a case of severe pre-retinal haemorrhage that was treated with Argon laser posterior hyaloidotomy.
A 30-year-old female, non-diabetic and non-hypertensive patient presented with sudden painless loss of vision
in the left eye and no history of trauma. Her vision was counting fingers in that eye. Retinal imaging showed
severe pre-retinal haemorrhage over the macular area. Argon laser posterior hyaloidotomy was immediately
performed. Blood drained inferiorly into the vitreous cavity with clearance of the premacular area. Her vision
improved to 6/9 within 30 minutes. Neglect of early intervention for preretinal haemorrhage with the Argon
laser leads to complications such as vision loss and prolonged time for visual recovery. Argon laser hyaloidotomy
is a viable option for prompt vision recovery.

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2020-12-01

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Kanji, R., Ruvuma , S., Kwaga , T., G., W., A., S., Tuswingwire r, P., & Arunga, S. (2020). Argon laser for subhyaloid retinal haemorrhage: A case report. Journal of Ophthalmology of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (JOECSA), 24(02). https://doi.org/10.64666/joecsa.2020.201

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Vol. 24 No. 02 (2020): Volume 24, Number 02, December 2020 - Journal of Ophthalmology of Eastern Central and Southern Africa

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Copyright (c) 2026 Dr. Raheel Kanji, Ruvuma S., Kwaga T., Wiaffe G., Soliman A., Tuswingwire P., Dr. Simon Arunga

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