DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjmcr.2025.v13i10.018

Pages: 2264-2265

Valsalva retinopathy is a rare ophthalmological complication resulting from a sudden increase in intrathoracic pressure leading to preretinal hemorrhage. We report a case of a 23-year-old patient who developed a premacular retrohyaloid hemorrhage after esophagogastroduodenal fibroscopy under general anesthesia, presenting with sudden visual loss in one eye. Initial observation was followed by unsuccessful Nd:YAG laser treatment, leading to vitrectomy with subsequent visual recovery to 10/10. Valsalva retinopathy typically affects young individuals, often with spontaneous resolution. Management is individualized, considering hemorrhage location and potential retinal toxicity risks.