Red Eye with Red Content in the Anterior Chamber: A Case Report of Buerger’s Disease

Authors

  • Umang Manandhar Department of Ophthalmology, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, B.P. Koirala Lions Centre for Ophthalmic Studies, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Ranju Kharel (Sitaula) Department of Ophthalmology, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, B.P. Koirala Lions Centre for Ophthalmic Studies, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Dichen Meghna Lama Department of Ophthalmology, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, B.P. Koirala Lions Centre for Ophthalmic Studies, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal

Keywords:

Buerger's disease, hyphema, red eye, uveitis

Abstract

Ocular involvement in Buerger’s disease is rare, with acute anterior uveitis (AAU) and hyphema being uncommon manifestations. We report a case of a 40-year-old male with Buerger’s disease presenting with AAU and hyphema. The patient presented with sudden onset redness and pain in the right eye for 3 days, with 1 mm hyphema and fibrin deposits. He had a history of peripheral vasculopathy and multiple amputations. Ocular exam revealed non-granulomatous acute anterior uveitis with hyphema. Vision and inflammation improved within 2 days of treatment. Hyphemic acute anterior uveitis can occur in Buerger’s disease, and early management is crucial to prevent progression.

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2025-08-31

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Manandhar, U., Kharel (Sitaula), R., & Lama, D. M. (2025). Red Eye with Red Content in the Anterior Chamber: A Case Report of Buerger’s Disease. Journal of Institute of Medicine Nepal, 47(2), 99–102. Retrieved from https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/JIOM/article/view/88891

Issue

Vol. 47 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Institute of Medicine Nepal

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Case Reports

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