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Bilateral serous retinal detachment in a case of eclampsia
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Abstract
Serous retinal detachment is a rare complication occurring in less than 1% of patients with eclampsia. We here report such a case. We strongly recommend the need for an eye check up in all patients of pregnancy induced hypertension especially in community based setup.
KeywordsSerous Retinal DetachmentEclampsiaPregnancy Induced Hypertension
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