Siegrist's streaks in hypertensive choroidopathy

Abstract

The retinal and choroidal vasculatures are supplied by different systems of blood vessels, each having distinct anatomic and physiologic properties. In response to systemic hypertension, tissues supplied by each of these vascular systems of the eye are affected differently and reveal different manifestations. Siegrist's streaks are sequelae of hypertensive choroidopathy, associated with acute systemic hypertension, generally indicative of a poor prognosis for patients presenting with them. A case report of this uncommon clinical condition is described along with a discussion of the associated hisopathology to allow for a better understanding of how the eyes may change secondary to systemic vascular disease.