TY - JOUR A1 - Puri, P A1 - Verma, D A1 - McKibbin, M T1 - Management of ocular perforations resulting from peribulbar anaesthesia Y1 - 1999/7/1 JF - Indian Journal of Ophthalmology JO - Indian J Ophthalmol SP - 181 EP - 183 VL - 47 IS - 3 UR - https://journals.lww.com/ijo/pages/default.aspx/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=1999;volume=47;issue=3;spage=181;epage=183;aulast=Puri N2 - Purpose: To analyse the clinical presentation and outcome of treatment for globe perforation secondary to peribulbar anaesthesia. Methods: Eight patients (3 females and 5 males) aged 66-84 years were included in the study. Ocular perforations were suspected in 3 cases before or during surgery, in 4 cases diagnosis was established within one week and in one case at 3 weeks. Three patients underwent indirect argon laser photocoagulation to seal the retinal break, one patient had cryotherapy, 3 patients underwent a pars plana vitrectomy with fluid gas exchange and endolaser; and one patient refused any further treatment. Results: The final visual acuity after a mean follow up of 14 months was better than 6/9 in 2 patients, between 6/9-6/12 in 4 patients, and perception of light in 2 patients. Conclusion: If diagnosed early and treated adequately, a majority of patients with globe perforation during periocular anaesthetic could be saved ER -