Author/Authors :
Kumawat, Babulal Department of Ophthalmology - Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences - New Delhi, India , Tripathy, Koushik Department of Ophthalmology - Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences - New Delhi, India , Venkatesh, Pradeep Department of Ophthalmology - Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences - New Delhi, India , Chawla, Rohan Department of Ophthalmology - Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences - New Delhi, India , Sharma, Yog Raj Department of Ophthalmology - Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences - New Delhi, India
Abstract :
Purpose: To report a young man with a central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO)‑like appearance which later
evolved to frosted branch angiitis (FBA).
Case Report: A 28‑year‑old Indian man presented with optic disc swelling, hyperemia, peripapillary
hemorrhages, and dilated tortuous veins in the left eye, 6 months after being diagnosed with idiopathic
FBA in the right eye. Within 3 days of presentation, the left eye developed FBA, which was promptly and
successfully treated with oral steroids.
Conclusion: A CRVO‑like picture may be the first stage of FBA. Young patients with CRVO and intraocular
inflammation should be followed closely for early detection of FBA. Early initiation of oral steroids may
preserve visual acuity in such cases.
Keywords :
Central Retinal Vein Occlusion , Optic Disc Hyperemia , Uveitis , Vasculitis
