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Archivos de la Sociedad Española de Oftalmología
Print version ISSN 0365-6691
Abstract
PARDINAS BARON, N. et al. High-altitude retinopathy. Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol [online]. 2012, vol.87, n.10, pp.337-339. ISSN 0365-6691. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.oftal.2011.09.022.
Case report: This case report presents a 36 year-old male with a sudden loss of vision while taking part in an expedition in the Daulaghiri (8,167 metres high peak located in the Himalayan Mountain Range). Discussion: High altitude retinal haemorrhage is a common condition in those mountaineers who reach altitudes over 5,500m. Depending on its location it may not present any symptoms and the condition improves with no further complications. However, in case of macular involvement the vision decreases dramatically and the consequences are uncertain.
Keywords : High-altitude retinopathy; Adaptation; Acute mountain sickness.