Polycythemia vera

Polycythemia vera (PV) is an acquired myeloproliferative disorder characterized by an elevated absolute red blood cell mass caused by uncontrolled red blood cell production, frequently associated with uncontrolled white blood cell and platelet production.

Retinal hemorrhage

Hemorrhage occurring within the retina.


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PMID (PMCID)
9409109
MALE Middle Aged
Retinopathy secondary to anemia from myeloid metaplasia in polycythemia vera.
Blood AM, Lowenthal EA, Nowakowski RW.
J Am Optom Assoc. 1997;68(11):734-8.
Ocular manifestations of polycythemia vera include occipital cortex transient ischemic attacks, transient monocular blindness, vaso-occlusive disease, and retinal hemorrhages.