Berlin's edema

Berlin's Edema

Berlin's edema, also known as commotio retinae, is a retinal injury that typically occurs due to blunt trauma to the eye. The condition is named after the German ophthalmologist, Carl Wilhelm Hermann Berlin, who first described it in 1873.

Pronunciation

Berlin's edema: /bɜːrlɪnz ɪˈdiːmə/

Etymology

The term "Berlin's edema" is derived from the name of the German ophthalmologist, Carl Wilhelm Hermann Berlin, who first described the condition. The term "edema" is derived from the Greek word "oidēma," meaning swelling.

Definition

Berlin's edema is a condition characterized by the swelling of the retina following a blunt trauma to the eye. This trauma can cause photoreceptor damage, leading to potential vision loss.

Symptoms

The primary symptom of Berlin's edema is sudden and often severe vision loss following a blunt eye injury. Other symptoms may include photopsia (flashes of light) and scotoma (blind spots in the visual field).

Diagnosis

Berlin's edema is typically diagnosed through a comprehensive eye examination. This may include optical coherence tomography (OCT) to visualize the retinal layers and detect any swelling or damage.

Treatment

Treatment for Berlin's edema primarily involves managing the symptoms and monitoring the condition to prevent further damage. In some cases, corticosteroid therapy may be used to reduce inflammation and swelling.

Related Terms

• Retina
• Eye injury
• Optical coherence tomography
• Corticosteroid
• Photopsia
• Scotoma

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Berlin's edema
• Wikipedia's article - Berlin's edema

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