Orbital infarction syndrome after transcanalicular dacryocystorhinostomy with diode laser.

Abstract

Orbital infarction syndrome is a rare but devastating disorder resulting in sudden visual loss. A patient with orbital infarction syndrome due to orbital cellulitis after transcanalicular dacryocystorhinostomy with diode laser is described. A 55-year-old woman presented 3 days after transcanalicular dacryocystorhinostomy. Initial examination revealed significant eyelid swelling, marked proptosis, total ophthalmoplegia, and no light perception in the right eye. Fundus examination revealed ophthalmic artery occlusion. The clinical findings of the patient were consistent with orbital infarction syndrome. Clinical findings improved with antibiotic therapy, but visual acuity did not change.

• Authors: Baris Yeniad, Samuray Tuncer, Nur Kir, Lale Kozer Bilgin
• Journal: Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging : the official journal of the International Society for Imaging in the Eye (Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging) Vol. 43 Online Pg. e107-9 (Oct 25 2012) ISSN: 1938-2375 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 23092132 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: 2012, SLACK Incorporated

Topics

• Dacryocystorhinostomy (adverse effects, methods)
• Female
• Humans
• Infarction (diagnosis, etiology)
• Laser Therapy (adverse effects, instrumentation)
• Lasers, Semiconductor (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Middle Aged
• Orbit (blood supply)
• Orbital Diseases (diagnosis, etiology)
• Postoperative Complications
• Syndrome