ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Year : 1999 | Volume
: 47 | Issue : 3 | Page : 181--183
Management of ocular perforations resulting from peribulbar anaesthesia
P Puri, D Verma, M McKibbin
Department of Ophthalmology, Southport General Infirmary, UK
Correspondence Address:
P Puri
Department of Ophthalmology, Southport General Infirmary, UK
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
How to cite this article:
Puri P, Verma D, McKibbin M. Management of ocular perforations resulting from peribulbar anaesthesia.Indian J Ophthalmol 1999;47:181-183
|
How to cite this URL:
Puri P, Verma D, McKibbin M. Management of ocular perforations resulting from peribulbar anaesthesia. Indian J Ophthalmol [serial online] 1999 [cited 2021 Jan 25 ];47:181-183
Available from: https://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=1999;volume=47;issue=3;spage=181;epage=183;aulast=Puri;type=0 |
|
|
|
