B A Blodi1, C A Williams. 1. Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison 53792-3220, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To report a case of Purtscher-like retinopathy after administration of retrobulbar anesthesia for an otherwise uncomplicated cataract extraction. METHOD: Case report. RESULTS: After cataract surgery with retrobulbar anesthesia, the patient followed a typical course of Purtscher-like retinopathy with an initial severe loss of vision followed by a gradual and nearly complete improvement in visual function. CONCLUSIONS: Purtscher-like retinopathy is uncommon after administration of retrobulbar anesthesia but had the same clinical course as other causes of this disorder.
PURPOSE: To report a case of Purtscher-like retinopathy after administration of retrobulbar anesthesia for an otherwise uncomplicated cataract extraction. METHOD: Case report. RESULTS: After cataract surgery with retrobulbar anesthesia, the patient followed a typical course of Purtscher-like retinopathy with an initial severe loss of vision followed by a gradual and nearly complete improvement in visual function. CONCLUSIONS: Purtscher-like retinopathy is uncommon after administration of retrobulbar anesthesia but had the same clinical course as other causes of this disorder.
Authors: J E Ramos de Carvalho; R O Schlingemann; M Oranje; F J Bemelman; M J van Schooneveld Journal: Int Ophthalmol Date: 2017-03-08 Impact factor: 2.031