ABSTRACT
A 36-year-old woman presented to the emergency department complaining of a transient episode of blurred vision. She was 37 weeks pregnant. She had no previous episodes of visual impairment. She denied recent headaches or fevers. There was no pain in or around the eyes. She had experienced an uncomplicated pregnancy, although her blood pressure had been mildly elevated at 132/84 mm Hg at her last antenatal appointment. This was her first pregnancy. She had no past medical history and took no regular medications. She lived alone and worked as a graphic designer. She had never smoked and did not drink alcohol.
