Abstract
Background: Lightning can cause a number of ocular complications. A case involving a patient who developed a cataract and reversible maculopathy in both eyes after being struck by lightning is reported. Methods: The patient was evaluated for cataract and macular edema by ophthalmoscopic examination, fluorescein angiography, and potential acuity meter. Results: Maculopathy developed that was characterized initially by a retinal cyst with surrounding edema. Later, the lesions evolved to simulate a full-thickness hole. These lesions subsequently resolved, and the patient's visual acuity improved to 20/20 in each eye after cataract extraction. Conclusion: Because the visual prognosis for lightning-induced maculopathy is potentially different than that for full-thickness macular holes, careful retinal examination is essential in the preoperative workup.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 169-172 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Retina |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1994 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cataract
- Lightning
- Lightning maculopathy
- Macular edema
- Macular hole
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology