Purtscher-Like Retinopathy Associated With Acute Pancreatitis: A Case Report
Purtscher retinopathy is a type of ischemic retinopathy that can lead to a devastating visual prognosis. With no significantly proven treatment, preventing the condition by managing the causes and risk factors is the best way to preserve vision. This case report will focus on a patient with Purtscher-like retinopathy associated with acute pancreatitis, including exam findings, risk factors, and a discussion of treatment options.
Authors
- T. Michael Redmond (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1813-5291)
- Robert P VanHoy
Institutions
- Schwartz Laser Eye Center (US)
- Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-11-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.73595
- Primary Topic
- Retinal and Optic Conditions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00