Sudden Visual Loss Associated With Sexual Activity

Friberg, Thomas R.; Braunstein, Robert A.; Bressler, Neil M.

doi:10.1001/archopht.1995.01100060064033

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“…3 Reported causes of a Valsalva maneuver include straining and physical activities, most commonly during coughing, weight lifting, vomiting, aerobic exercise, sexual activity, endstage labour, dental procedures, colonoscopy procedures, constipation, blowing musical instruments, and compressive injuries. [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] Nd:YAG laser treatment is a non-invasive method, which enables the drainage of the extensive premacular subhyaloid haemorrhage into the vitreous, facilitates absorption of blood cells and improves the vision within days by clearance of the obstructed premacular area.…”

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Long-term results of Nd:YAG laser treatment for premacular subhyaloid haemorrhage owing to Valsalva retinopathy

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Kerimoğlu

Erdurman

et al. 2006

Eye

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Aims Valsalva retinopathy produces sudden visual loss, which may be prolonged if untreated. Nd:YAG laser enables rapid diffusion of premacular subhyaloid haemorrhage. This study was performed to assess the long-term results and safety of Nd:YAG laser treatment in cases with Valsalva retinopathy. Methods Sixteen patients had Nd:YAG laser treatment to drain premacular haemorrhage. The follow-up period was 24 months. Results All eyes had marked clearing of haemorrhage and immediate improvement of vision following laser treatment. In 14 eyes visual acuity improved to 20/20 level at the end of the first week and the remaining two patients achieved 20/20 level within 1 month. No patient had evidence of retinal or choroidal damage. Conclusion Nd:YAG laser treatment for Valsalva retinopathy is an effective, noninvasive, and safe procedure for patients with a premacular subhyaloid haemorrhage larger than 3 disc diameter and no longer than 3 weeks of duration.

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Long-term results of Nd:YAG laser treatment for premacular subhyaloid haemorrhage owing to Valsalva retinopathy

Durukan

Kerimoğlu

Erdurman

et al. 2006

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“…In some cases, the decreased vision is secondary to rupture of retinal blood vessels in the macular region, to the vitreous bleeding from an induced retinal tear, and to the dislocation of internal ocular lens. In these cases, a good visual recovery is difficult and may require more time (18)(19)(20)(21).…”

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Effects of sexuality on female eye: a review

Pa¹

2016

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“…Typische Auslöser sind Gewichtheben, Erbrechen, Husten, Bungeejumping, Aerobic, Niesen und sonstige starke Anstrengungen [5]. Valsalva-Retinopathie wurde auch im Zusammenhang mit Schwangerschaft, Koloskopie, zahnärztlicher Chirurgie, Antiphospholipidsyndrom, Klarinettespielen und nach intensiver sexueller Aktivität beschrieben [2,3,5,6].…”

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“…Mittels OCT kann die Lage der Blutung festgestellt werden. Außer der häufigen Form der präretinalen Blutung [sub-ILM (Membrana limitans interna) oder subhyaloidal] können hyaloidale, intraretinale und seltener subretinale Blutungen beobachtet werden [3].…”

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Akute einseitige Visusminderung bei einem 38-jährigen Patienten

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Gatzioufas

Ninios

et al. 2011

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Although Valsalva retinopathy is a rare condition, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of an acute macular hemorrhage in an otherwise healthy young patient. In most cases the patient presents with sudden, painless visual deterioration and a central scotoma. It is essential to immediately acquire a medical history because patients have typically undertaken strenuous physical activity in the recent past.

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Sudden Visual Loss Associated With Sexual Activity

Cited by 43 publications

References 10 publications

Long-term results of Nd:YAG laser treatment for premacular subhyaloid haemorrhage owing to Valsalva retinopathy

Long-term results of Nd:YAG laser treatment for premacular subhyaloid haemorrhage owing to Valsalva retinopathy

Effects of sexuality on female eye: a review

Akute einseitige Visusminderung bei einem 38-jährigen Patienten

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