Journal of Ophthalmic and Optometric Sciences

Vol. 1 No. 3 (2017)

A Rare Case of Thalassemia and Angioid Streaks

Journal of Ophthalmic and Optometric Sciences, Vol. 1 No. 3 (2017), 29 November 2017 , Page 43-46
https://doi.org/10.22037/joos.v1i3.23350

Abstract

Here we describe a rare case of thalassemia and angioid streaks. Our patient was a woman who had been referred to our center due to reduction in vision over the past few years. She had a history of thalassemia major and related therapeutic interventions. The right eye sight was - 2/10 and the left eye sight was - 1/10. In her fundus view diffuse lesions were observed in both eyes. The patient was diagnosed as a case of angioid streak.

Keywords: Angioid Streak; Thalassemia; Iran.

How to Cite

Vojoodi, S. (2017). A Rare Case of Thalassemia and Angioid Streaks. Journal of Ophthalmic and Optometric Sciences, 1(3), 43–46. https://doi.org/10.22037/joos.v1i3.23350

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