author = {Sharma, Anuj. and Reddy, Y. and Shetty, Adheesh. and Kader, Syed.}, title = {{Electric shock induced Purtscher-like retinopathy}}, journal ={Indian Journal of Ophthalmology}, volume ={67}, number ={9}, pages = {1497-1500}, doi = {10.4103/ijo.IJO_1737_18}, year = {2019}, abstract ={ The most common ocular manifestation following electric shock injury is the development of cataract. Retinal manifestations can vary from development of macular holes to retinal detachments. Purtscher-like retinopathy following electrical injury has not been reported till date. We hereby present a case of a 19-year-old electrician who presented with grossly reduced vision in the right eye of 2 months following an electric shock. The fundus of the right eye showed macular ischemic degeneration, occluded vessels, cotton-wool spots, and hemorrhages. Optical coherence tomography angiography revealed presence of capillary drop-out in the para-foveal region, which was more pronounced in the deep capillary plexus. Electric shock injury can lead to a clinical picture simulating Purtscher's retinopathy. The electrical injury leads to a more extensive damage to the deep capillary plexus as compared with the superficial plexus. }, URL ={https://journals.lww.com/ijo/pages/default.aspx/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2019;volume=67;issue=9;spage=1497;epage=1500;aulast=Sharma;t=6}, eprint ={https://journals.lww.com/ijo/pages/default.aspx/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2019;volume=67;issue=9;spage=1497;epage=1500;aulast=Sharma;t=6} }