Christina W Pagano1, Max Wu1, Lihteh Wu2. 1. Asociados de Macula, Vitreo y Retina de Costa Rica, Apdo 144-1225 Plaza Mayor, San José, Costa Rica. 2. Asociados de Macula, Vitreo y Retina de Costa Rica, Apdo 144-1225 Plaza Mayor, San José, Costa Rica. LW65@cornell.edu.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To report the association of acute visual loss secondary to intraretinal hemorrhages and energy drink consumption. METHODS: Case report and literature review. RESULTS: A 48-year-old hypertensive man developed an elevation in systemic blood pressure, tachycardia, and acute visual loss secondary to intraretinal hemorrhages shortly after drinking several cans of energy drinks. CONCLUSION: High consumption of energy drinks may lead to intraretinal hemorrhages and acute visual loss.
PURPOSE: To report the association of acute visual loss secondary to intraretinal hemorrhages and energy drink consumption. METHODS: Case report and literature review. RESULTS: A 48-year-old hypertensiveman developed an elevation in systemic blood pressure, tachycardia, and acute visual loss secondary to intraretinal hemorrhages shortly after drinking several cans of energy drinks. CONCLUSION: High consumption of energy drinks may lead to intraretinal hemorrhages and acute visual loss.
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Keywords:
Caffeine; Energy drinks; Guarana; Intraretinal hemorrhages; Visual loss
Authors: Matthew I Worthley; Anisha Prabhu; Paolo De Sciscio; Carlee Schultz; Prashanthan Sanders; Scott R Willoughby Journal: Am J Med Date: 2010-02 Impact factor: 4.965