Chorioretinitis sclopetaria is a rare form of ocular trauma associated with a high-velocity projectile.
Situation: A high-velocity projectile traverses the orbit without penetrating the globe. Its passage generates shock waves that impact adjacent tissues, including the globe.
Features:
(1) The scleral wall of the globe is intact.
(2) There is a full thickness chorioretinal rupture.
(3) The patient experiences a major loss of vision (complete, often no better than 20/400).
Complications:
(1) A small percent of patients may experience retinal detachment.
(2) Hemorrhage (may include hyphema, vitreous hemorrhage and/or retinal hemorrhage).
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