Purtscher-like retinopathy after uncomplicated administration of retrobulbar anesthesia.

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.

• Authors: B A Blodi, C A Williams
• Journal: American journal of ophthalmology (Am J Ophthalmol) Vol. 124 Issue 5 Pg. 702-3 (Nov 1997) ISSN: 0002-9394 [Print] United States
• PMID: 9372733 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Anesthetics, Local
• Lidocaine

Topics

• Aged
• Anesthesia, Local (adverse effects)
• Anesthetics, Local (administration & dosage)
• Cataract Extraction
• Fluorescein Angiography
• Fundus Oculi
• Humans
• Injections
• Lens Implantation, Intraocular
• Lidocaine (administration & dosage)
• Male
• Orbit
• Retinal Diseases (etiology, pathology, physiopathology)
• Retinal Vessels (pathology)
• Visual Acuity