A choroidal rupture due to trauma can develop into which ocular finding?

A choroidal rupture due to trauma can develop into which ocular finding?

• A. Retinal detachment
• B. Glaucoma
• C. CNVM
• D. Macular hole

Answer: (C)

Choroidal rupture—a break in Bruch’s membrane and the retinal pigment epithelium from blunt trauma—often sets up neovascular growth from the choroid into the subretinal space. This leads to the development of a choroidal neovascular membrane, which can leak fluid or blood and cause vision distortion or loss, especially if the macula is involved. Other potential trauma sequelae like retinal detachment or macular hole can occur in ocular injuries, but the well-known, characteristic progression after a choroidal rupture is CNVM.

Choroidal rupture—a break in Bruch’s membrane and the retinal pigment epithelium from blunt trauma—often sets up neovascular growth from the choroid into the subretinal space. This leads to the development of a choroidal neovascular membrane, which can leak fluid or blood and cause vision distortion or loss, especially if the macula is involved. Other potential trauma sequelae like retinal detachment or macular hole can occur in ocular injuries, but the well-known, characteristic progression after a choroidal rupture is CNVM.