Medical Subject Headings
Humans; Male; Aged; Retinal Perforations; Quality of Life; Prostatic Neoplasms; Diabetes Mellitus; Macula Lutea; Tomography, Optical Coherence
Abstract
Background: Bilateral, full-thickness macular holes are a rare condition that can substantially affect quality of life. Macular hole diagnosis and treatment is key for these patients.
Case Report: A 71 year old Caucasian male presented with a chief complaint of distance blur in both eyes, worsening over the past 1-2 weeks. He had no diagnosis of diabetes. He added that his prostate cancer had spread and that his last treatment ended 9 days ago. He was ultimately diagnosed with bilateral, full-thickness macular holes. Referral to a retinal specialist for surgical management yielded good results.
Conclusion: This is the first case report documenting bilateral macular holes in a patient with these systemic meds to date. More research on any potential ocular side effects of these medications is recommended.
Recommended Citation
Dieter S, Garee B, Zacatelco S, Henry J. Bilateral, Full-thickness Macular Holes While Undergoing Chemotherapy. Optometric Clinical Practice. 2022; 4(1):58. doi:10.37685/uiwlibraries.2575-7717.4.1.1030. https://doi.org/10.37685/uiwlibraries.2575-7717.4.1.1030
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10.37685/uiwlibraries.2575-7717.4.1.1030
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