Case Report: Peripheral Retinal Ischemia and Retinal Neovascularization in von Willebrand Disease

CONCLUSIONS This case described a new finding of peripheral retinal ischemia and retinal neovascularization in von Willebrand disease. It was discovered in an asymptomatic patient who did not have a history of bleeding but presented with bilateral retinal hemorrhages. Diagnosis was challenging because of the high degree of variation in this bleeding disorder, requiring extensive testing and careful consideration of the individual's clinical profile. Most people with von Willebrand disease do not know they have the disease because symptoms are mild or absent, so most cases are unreported. The von Willebrand factor is poorly recognized in ocular disease, but given its role in angiogenesis, it may be a valuable target to consider in future research.
Source: Optometry and Vision Science - Category: Opthalmology Tags: REPORTS Source Type: research