Ocular findings in aplastic anemia

Objective: To analyze the ocular findings in aplastic anemia. Design: Eight een patients with aplastic anemia were examined, Results: Ocular findings i ncluded cotton wool spots (38%), nerve fiber layer or preretinal hemorrhage s (67%), vitreous hemorrhages (13%), a picture resembling central retinal v ein occlusion (13%) and optic disk edema (6%). Preretinal hemorrhages were the presenting sign of aplastic anemia in 2 patients (13%). Conclusions: A blood profile is needed in patients with unexplained retinal hemorrhages. P atients with aplastic anemia need to avoid ocular massage and Valsalva mane uvers to decrease ocular morbidity. Copyright (C) 2000 S. Karger AG, Basel.