NEW YORK — Valsalva retinopathy usually has a favorable visual prognosis, according to a study. Most eyes perform well with observation, although a few may benefit from surgery.
Valsalva retinopathy is a form of retinopathy characterized by the formation of retinal hemorrhages secondary to raised intrathoracic pressure. It typically occurs after weightlifting, coughing, vomiting and compressive injuries. Patients present with painless sudden-onset vision loss, and the diagnosis is made by fundus photography and OCT.
In a poster at the American Society of Retina Specialists annual meeting,