[Preretinal haemorrhage after vomiting--a case report].

BACKGROUND

There are different therapeutical options for treating early preretinal hemorrhages. Beside surgery and intraocular drug administration some reports have been published using neodymium-YAG laser.

METHODS

A 42-year pld healthy female patient complained of sudden visual loss after vomiting and showed signs of preretinal haemorrhage. On the same day, a treatment with neodymium-YAG-laser was performed. The posterior limiting membrane was opened.

RESULTS

During follow-up an outflow of the preretinal haemorrhage into the vitreous was observed. Within four weeks after laser treatment a complete resorption of the haemorrhage was seen. Visual acuity increased to 20/20.

CONCLUSIONS

In selected cases the opening of the posterior limiting membrane may be considered for treatment of early preretinal haemorrhages.