Incidental Finding of Intraretinal Haemorrhage in a Case of Tuberculous Meningitis
Jesmin Alex, Syed Faraaz Hussain, Aesha Hastak, Abha Shah
Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Ophthalmology · pp. 128–131 · Published 20 Dec 2022
Abstract
Aim: To necessitate the need for an ophthalmology eyecheckup in a case of tuberculous meningitis with sub ILM bleed. Case History: We present a case of a 19-year-old male with gradual, painless DOV in RE since1 month. History, visual acuity, anterior segment were examined. OCT & fundus photography were recorded. Patient was diagnosed to have extrapulmonary TB with intraretinal haemorrhage in right eye. Patient is on regular medical line of management for anti-tuberculosis therapy and is being followed up. Discussion: Preretinal haemorrhage occur between posterior hyaloid & ILM. Sub-ILM haemorrhages leads to visual impairment and can lead to transient visual loss with possibilties of self-resolution. Conclusion: Therefore it is mandatory to evaluate & necessitate the need for ophthalmology checkup in such patients.
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