Ethan J Fraser1, Sara J Haug, H Richard McDonald. 1. *West Coast Retina Medical Group, San Francisco, California; and †Department of Ophthalmology, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, California.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To report the clinical manifestations of a case of chorioretinitis sclopetaria. METHODS: Observational case report. RESULTS: A 30-year-old prison inmate sustained a traumatic injury to his left eye. Fundus examination showed a large chorioretinal detachment revealing bare sclera, vitreous hemorrhage, and commotio retinae. CONCLUSION: The patient was diagnosed with chorioretinitis sclopetaria. Given the mechanism of injury, retinal detachment is rare. Observation is appropriate as initial management.
PURPOSE: To report the clinical manifestations of a case of chorioretinitis sclopetaria. METHODS: Observational case report. RESULTS: A 30-year-old prison inmate sustained a traumatic injury to his left eye. Fundus examination showed a large chorioretinal detachment revealing bare sclera, vitreous hemorrhage, and commotio retinae. CONCLUSION: The patient was diagnosed with chorioretinitis sclopetaria. Given the mechanism of injury, retinal detachment is rare. Observation is appropriate as initial management.