Macular hole and tractional retinal detachment secondary to proliferative sickle cell retinopathy

Abstract

A 38-year-old female presented with gradual visual deterioration in the right eye. Visual acuity was 20/60, and there was a full-thickness macular hole with epiretinal membrane. There was extensive preretinal proliferation with a prominent temporal neovascular complex and localized tractional retinal detachment. While initially no significant medical history was reported, on more directed history, the patient reported a diagnosis of sickle cell disease made after a crisis during a prior pregnancy.