Transient myopia

Although transient myopia is an extremely rare symptom, systemic diseases which can also lead to a life-threatening condition should also be considered in cases of sudden deterioration of vision. Therefore, the initial diagnosis in an ophthalmological clinic or practice plays a decisive role.

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Published inDer Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft Vol. 108; no. 7; pp. 669 - 671
Main Authors Borkenstein, A F, Hausberger, S, Mayer, C, Faschinger, C
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Germany 01.07.2011
Subjects
Adult
Antibodies, Viral - blood
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome - diagnosis
Humans
Immunoglobulin M - blood
Myopia - diagnosis
Puumala virus - immunology
Remission, Spontaneous
Visual Acuity - physiology
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Summary:Although transient myopia is an extremely rare symptom, systemic diseases which can also lead to a life-threatening condition should also be considered in cases of sudden deterioration of vision. Therefore, the initial diagnosis in an ophthalmological clinic or practice plays a decisive role.
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ISSN:1433-0423
DOI:10.1007/s00347-011-2338-5