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Photopigment Bleaching Phenomenon on Fluorescein Angiography in a Patient With Impending Central Retinal Vein Occlusion Publisher



Hassanpoor N1, 2 ; Mirshahi A1 ; Niyousha MR2
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  1. 1. Retina and Vitreous Service, Eye Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Nikookari Eye Hospital, Retina and Vitreous Service, Tabriz, Iran

Source: Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research Published:2021


Abstract

Purpose: To present the second case of photopigment bleaching phenomenon in fluorescein angiography (FA) and the first case of this phenomenon due to impending central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO). Case Report: A 32-year-old healthy female noticed blurred vision in her right eye one day before presentation. Despite the 20/20 visual acuity at presentation, mild increased retinal vascular tortuosity and unilateral photopigment bleaching phenomenon in FA was observed in the right eye. Three weeks later, she developed a complete CRVO with visual acuity reduction to 20/40 that responded well to the intravitreal injection of aflibercept. Conclusion: Impending CRVO can cause unilateral photopigment bleaching phenomenon in FA that may be due to retinal ischemia © 2021 JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMIC AND VISION RESEARCH | PUBLISHED BY KNOWLEDGE E.