Acute loss of vision in case of alcoholic pancreatitis:
Ans. (a) Purtscher's retinopathyRef: Yanoff & Duker 4/e, p. 679It is a blockage of the retinal capillaries by emboli leading to multiple haemorrhages and cotton wool spots throughout the retina.
Retina
Purtscher's retinopathy
Acute congestive glaucoma
Central retinal artery obstruction
Optic neuritis
Purtscher's retinopathy