Abstract:We report the visual outcomes and change in the Modified Barthel Index Score (BIS) in four patients with Terson's syndrome treated with vitrectomy. A retrospective study of four patients with Terson's syndrome from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, was carried out. Assessment of visual acuity and physical disability pre- and post-vit rectomy using the Snellen Chart and the Barthel Index, respectively, was performed. All four patients were found to have improved visual acuity and BIS post vitrectomy. Improv… Show more
“…TS can contribute to confusion among patients and interfere with stereopsis and rehabilitation; reversal of visual loss by surgical intervention in selected cases can be highly important 36. …”
Routinely looking for TS findings in CT head scans may prove valuable in clinical practice. Terson's syndrome is associated with female sex and poor clinical condition on admission.
“…TS can contribute to confusion among patients and interfere with stereopsis and rehabilitation; reversal of visual loss by surgical intervention in selected cases can be highly important 36. …”
Routinely looking for TS findings in CT head scans may prove valuable in clinical practice. Terson's syndrome is associated with female sex and poor clinical condition on admission.
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