Publication: Red Eye with Red Content in the Anterior Chamber: A Case Report of Buerger’s Disease
Date
2025
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
ISSN (Print) : 1993-2979 | ISSN (Online) : 1993-2987
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 99 - 102
Publisher
Institute of Medicine
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Ocular involvement in Buerger’s disease is rare, with acute anterior uveitis (AAU) and hyphema being uncommon manifestations. We report a case of a 40-year-old male with Buerger’s disease presenting with AAU and hyphema. The patient presented with sudden onset redness and pain in the right eye for 3 days, with 1 mm hyphema and fibrin deposits. He had a history of peripheral vasculopathy and multiple amputations. Ocular exam revealed non-granulomatous acute anterior uveitis with hyphema. Vision and inflammation improved within 2 days of treatment. Hyphemic acute anterior uveitis can occur in Buerger’s disease, and early management is crucial to prevent progression.
Keywords: Buerger’s disease; hyphema; red eye; uveitis
Description
Ranju Kharel Sitaula, Umang Manandhar, Dichen Meghna Lama
Department of Ophthalmology, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, B.P. Koirala Lions Centre for Ophthalmic Studies, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
Keywords
Buerger’s disease, hyphema, red eye, uveitis
Identifier
10.59779/jiomnepal.1375