A Case of High-Altitude Retinopathy following Long Distance Air Travel to Abuja, Nigeria

A. C. Okudo; O. E. Babalola

A Case of High-Altitude Retinopathy following Long Distance Air Travel to Abuja, Nigeria

Authors

A. C. Okudo Rachel Eye Center Abuja, Nigeria
O. E. Babalola Rachel Eye Center Abuja, Nigeria

Abstract

Introduction: High altitude retinopathy (HAR) is a rare cause of hemorrhagic retinopathy which occurs at heights over 9000 feet and is mainly seen in mountain climbers. A few cases associated with air travel have, however, been reported. High altitude retinopathy (HAR), can cause a reduction in vision but it is usually self-limiting.

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Author Biographies

A. C. Okudo, Rachel Eye Center Abuja, Nigeria

Asokoro District Hospital, Asokoro Abuja

O. E. Babalola, Rachel Eye Center Abuja, Nigeria

College of Medical and Health Sciences, Bingham University Jos/Karu, Nigeria

References

Chang, B., Nolan, H. and Mooney, D. High-altitude flight retinopathy. Eye 18, 653–656 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.eye.6700730

Mullner-Eidenbock A, Rainer G, Strenn K, Zidek T. High-altitude retinopathy and retinal vascular dysregulation. Eye 2000; 14: 724–729

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Published

2022-09-01

How to Cite

Okudo, A. C., & Babalola, O. E. (2022). A Case of High-Altitude Retinopathy following Long Distance Air Travel to Abuja, Nigeria. Transactions of the Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria, 7(1). Retrieved from https://tosn.org.ng/index.php/home/article/view/307