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Daxer B, Radner W, Fischer F, Cocoșilă AL, Ettl A. Aetiology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Arterial Occlusions of the Retina-A Narrative Review. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:526. [PMID: 38674172 PMCID: PMC11052062 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60040526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Arterial occlusions of the retina are potentially sight-threatening diseases which often result in profound visual loss. The aim of this narrative review is to provide an overview of the aetiology, discuss major risk factors, describe the management and systemic assessments and evaluate existing therapies. For this review, an extensive literature search in PubMed was performed. Emboli from the heart or the carotid arteries can cause ophthalmic artery occlusion (OAO), central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) and branch retinal artery occlusion (BRAO). Most patients with arterial occlusions have vascular risk factors such as arterial hypertension, hyperhomocysteinaemia, carotid stenosis and atrial fibrillation, which also increase the risk of cerebral stroke and myocardial infarction. Therapies such as ocular massage, thrombolysis and anterior chamber paracentesis have been suggested but are still equivocal. However, it is evident that retinal artery occlusion should be immediately treated and accompanied by interdisciplinary collaboration, since early diagnosis and the proper treatment of possible risk factors are important to reduce the risk of further damage, recurrences, other vascular diseases and mortality.
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Affiliation(s)
- Barbara Daxer
- Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences, Dr. Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30, 3500 Krems, Austria
- Department of Ophthalmology and Orbital Surgery, University Hospital St. Pölten, Dunantplatz 1, 3100 St. Pölten, Austria
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- Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences, Dr. Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30, 3500 Krems, Austria
- Department of Ophthalmology and Orbital Surgery, University Hospital St. Pölten, Dunantplatz 1, 3100 St. Pölten, Austria
- Austrian Academy of Ophthalmology, Mollgasse 11, 1180 Vienna, Austria
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- Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences, Dr. Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30, 3500 Krems, Austria
- Department of Ophthalmology and Orbital Surgery, University Hospital St. Pölten, Dunantplatz 1, 3100 St. Pölten, Austria
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 1 Decembrie Square 10, 410068 Oradea, Romania
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- Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences, Dr. Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30, 3500 Krems, Austria
- Department of Ophthalmology and Orbital Surgery, University Hospital St. Pölten, Dunantplatz 1, 3100 St. Pölten, Austria
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Chua AW, Chua MJ, Harrisberg BP, Kumar CM. Retinal artery occlusion after ophthalmic surgery under regional anaesthesia: A narrative review. Anaesth Intensive Care 2024; 52:82-90. [PMID: 38041616 DOI: 10.1177/0310057x231215826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Two recent cases of central retinal artery occlusion under otherwise uncomplicated sub-Tenon's block that resulted in significant visual loss after cataract surgery prompted us to undertake a literature review of such cases. We identified 97 cases of retinal artery occlusion after ophthalmic surgery under regional anaesthesia that had no immediate signs of block-related complications. These occurred after various intraocular (87%) and extraocular (13%) operations, across a wide range of ages (19-89 years) on patients with (59%) or without (39%) known risk factors. The anaesthetic techniques included 40 retrobulbar blocks, 36 peribulbar blocks, 19 sub-Tenon's blocks, one topical anaesthetic and one unspecified local anaesthetic. Different strengths of lidocaine, bupivacaine, mepivacaine and ropivacaine, either alone or in various combinations, were used. The details of the anaesthetic techniques were often incomplete in the reports, which made comparison and analysis difficult. Only nine cases had their cause (optic nerve sheath injury) identified, while the mechanism of injury was unclear in the remaining patients. Various mechanisms were postulated; however, the cause was likely to be multifactorial due to patient, surgical and anaesthetic risk factors, especially in those with compromised retinal circulation. As there were no definite risk factors identified, no specific recommendations could be made to avoid this devastating outcome. We have provided rationales for some general considerations, which may reduce this risk, and propose anaesthetic options for ophthalmic surgery on the fellow eye if required, based both on our literature review and our personal experience.
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- Alfred Wy Chua
- Department of Anaesthetics, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthetics, Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, Australia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, Australia
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- Newcastle University Medical School, EduCity, Johor, Malaysia
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Zhao T, Jiang X, Hao R, Ding Y, Jing D, Li X. Efficacy of 2% Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose and Bandage Contact Lens for the Management of Dry Eye Disease after Cataract Surgery. J Ophthalmol 2024; 2024:8415425. [PMID: 38333732 PMCID: PMC10853018 DOI: 10.1155/2024/8415425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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Objectives To investigate the effect of 2% hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) and bandage contact lens (BCL) on dry eye disease after cataract surgery. Methods This prospective randomized controlled trial included 63 eyes which were divided into the balanced salt solution (BSS), HPMC, BCL, and combined HPMC and BCL (H&B) groups. The Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI), tear meniscus height (TMH), and average tear break-up time were measured before cataract surgery and 30 days postoperatively. Differences in corneal nerve fiber (CNF) and dendritic cell (DC) density in various directions were evaluated and compared. The CNFs and DCs in central and infratemporal directions were observed using in vivo confocal microscopy. Data were evaluated using the Kruskal-Wallis rank-sum test and analysis of variance. Results The differences in variations in OSDI and TMH after cataract surgery between the four groups were statistically significant (P < 0.05). The postoperative OSDI of the HPMC group decreased compared with their preoperative OSDI. A statistically significant difference in the variations of OSDI score was observed between the HPMC and other groups (P < 0.05). The postoperative variations in TMH in the HPMC group were significantly higher than those observed preoperatively and significantly differed between HPMC and BCL groups and between BCL and H&B groups (P < 0.05). Postoperatively, the density of corneal DCs decreased in BSS and HPMC groups and increased in BCL and H&B groups (P < 0.001). Conclusions The application of 2% HPMC in cataract surgery has a certain effect on managing dry eye after cataract surgery. Although the use of BCLs after cataract surgery has some benefits, it may cause mild ocular surface inflammation. Nevertheless, using 2% HPMC with BCLs in the perioperative phase of cataract surgery can alleviate the subjective discomfort of patients and can safely and effectively replace eye patch after cataract surgery.
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- Tianyao Zhao
- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Medical Oncology College, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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Confalonieri F, Ladstein GE, Stene-Johansen I, Petrovski G. Iatrogenic central retinal artery occlusion following retrobulbar anesthesia with adrenaline for vitreoretinal surgery: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2022; 16:303. [PMID: 35941712 PMCID: PMC9361630 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-022-03518-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We describe a patient presenting with central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) of the right eye after retrobulbar anesthesia with adrenaline for macular pucker surgery. CASE PRESENTATION The patient, a 67-year-old Caucasian man, developed a CRAO postoperatively by the next-day control likely due to the retrobulbar injection of a combination of Xylocaine and Bupivacaine with adrenaline as anesthetic. CONCLUSIONS The addition of adrenaline to the standard anesthetic solution could be a risk factor for serious complications, such as CRAO.
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- Filippo Confalonieri
- Department of Ophthalmology, Oslo University Hospital, Kirkeveien 166, 0450, Oslo, Norway.
- Center for Eye Research, Department of Ophthalmology, Institute for Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Kirkeveien 166, 0450, Oslo, Norway.
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas Huniversity, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Oslo University Hospital, Kirkeveien 166, 0450, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Oslo University Hospital, Kirkeveien 166, 0450, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Oslo University Hospital, Kirkeveien 166, 0450, Oslo, Norway
- Center for Eye Research, Department of Ophthalmology, Institute for Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Kirkeveien 166, 0450, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Split School of Medicine and University Hospital Centre, Split, Croatia
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Merriam JC, Casper DS. The entry point of the central retinal artery into the outer meningeal sheath of the optic nerve. Clin Anat 2020; 34:605-608. [PMID: 32530060 DOI: 10.1002/ca.23637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Revised: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The entry point of the central retinal artery (CRA) into the outer meningeal sheath of the optic nerve posterior to the globe has been studied and debated for more than one hundred years. The authors have supervised an orbital anatomy course for more than two decades. This article summarizes previous studies of the CRA and presents the results of dissections of 67 orbits. MATERIALS AND METHODS Heads were hemisected prior to dissection at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University. The authors measured the entry point of the CRA with a caliper and noted the meridional orientation of the CRA. RESULTS The mean entry point was 10.65 mm posterior to the globe, with a range of 5 to 18 mm. Most commonly, the CRA entered the sheath in the inferior meridian, but some entered slightly inferomedially or inferolaterally. CONCLUSIONS The entry point of the CRA into the sheath of the optic nerve is variable, and without detailed angiography the clinician cannot know the course of the CRA prior to performing invasive intraorbital procedures. Knowledge of common variations in CRA entry into the outer meningeal sheath of the optic nerve should help to minimize injury during surgery.
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- John C Merriam
- Department of Ophthalmology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute, Columbia University New York, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute, Columbia University New York, New York, New York, USA
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Lee JS, Kim JY, Jung C, Woo SJ. Iatrogenic ophthalmic artery occlusion and retinal artery occlusion. Prog Retin Eye Res 2020; 78:100848. [PMID: 32165219 DOI: 10.1016/j.preteyeres.2020.100848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2019] [Revised: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Iatrogenic ophthalmic artery occlusion (IOAO) is a rare but devastating ophthalmic disease that may cause sudden and permanent visual loss. Understanding the possible etiologic modalities and pathogenic mechanisms of IOAO may prevent its occurrence. There are numerous medical etiologies of IOAO, including cosmetic facial filler injection, intravascular procedures, intravitreal gas or drug injection, retrobulbar anesthesia, intraarterial chemotherapy in retinoblastoma. Non-ocular surgeries and vascular events in arteries that are not directly associated with the ophthalmic artery, can also cause IOAO. Since IOAO has a limited number of treatment modalities, which lead to poor final visual prognosis, it is imperative to acknowledge the information regarding medical procedures that are etiologically associated with IOAO. We accumulated all searchable and available IOAO case reports (our cases and previous reported cases from the literature), classified them according to their mechanisms of pathogenesis, and summarized treatment options and responses of each of the causes. Various sporadic cases of IOAO can be categorized into three mechanisms as follows: intravascular event, orbital compartment syndrome, and increased intraocular pressure. Embolic IOAO, which is considered the primary cause of the condition, was classified into three subgroups according to the pathway of embolic movement (retrograde pathway, anterograde pathway, pathway through collateral channels). Despite the practical limitations of treating spontaneous (non-iatrogenic) retinal artery occlusion, this article will contribute in predicting and improving the prognosis of IOAO by recognizing the treatable factors. Furthermore, it is expected to provide clues to future research associated with the treatment of retinal artery occlusion.
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- Jong Suk Lee
- Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Cerebrovascular Center, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.
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Russell JF, Scott NL, Haddock LJ, Eaton AM, Flynn HW. Central retinal artery occlusion on postoperative day one after vitreoretinal surgery. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep 2018; 12:93-96. [PMID: 30364763 PMCID: PMC6197795 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2018.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2018] [Revised: 07/04/2018] [Accepted: 10/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Purpose To report two cases of central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) associated with vitreoretinal surgery. Observations Two patients underwent vitreoretinal surgery and were diagnosed with CRAO on postoperative day one. Both had received retrobulbar anesthetic blocks, followed by pars plana vitrectomy in one patient and scleral buckling in the other patient. Best-corrected visual acuity at last follow-up was 20/40 and 20/400. Conclusions/Importance CRAO is a rare but serious adverse event after vitreoretinal surgery. The causative mechanism is not known in these patients.
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- Jonathan F Russell
- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, 33136, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, 33136, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, 33136, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, 33136, USA
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Vasavada D, Baskaran P, Ramakrishnan S. Retinal Vascular Occlusion Secondary to Retrobulbar Injection: Case Report and Literature Review. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol 2017; 24:57-60. [PMID: 28546695 PMCID: PMC5433131 DOI: 10.4103/meajo.meajo_37_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Retrobulbar injection has been widely practiced as a technique of ocular anesthesia for many decades. Nevertheless, the technique is not free from complications. Vascular occlusion secondary to retrobulbar injection is rare but can be vision threatening. We report a case series of two such patients who presented with poor vision following retrobulbar injection. Fundus showed pale retina with cherry red spot suggestive of central retinal artery occlusion in case 1 and pale disc with sclerosed vessels and multiple superficial hemorrhages suggestive of a combined occlusion of retinal artery and vein in case 2. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) showed thickened inner retinal layers with intact outer retinal layers in case 1 and thinning in case 2. We conclude that retrobulbar injections can rarely be associated with dreadful vision-threatening complications like in our patients. We also report the role of OCT in assessing the prognosis following vascular occlusion.
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- Dhaivat Vasavada
- Vitreoretina Services, Aravind Eye Hospital and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Puducherry, India
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- Vitreoretina Services, Aravind Eye Hospital and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Puducherry, India
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- Vitreoretina Services, Aravind Eye Hospital and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Puducherry, India
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McCannel CA. Simulation Surgical Teaching in Ophthalmology. Ophthalmology 2016; 122:2371-2. [PMID: 26592670 DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2015.08.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2015] [Revised: 08/25/2015] [Accepted: 08/25/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Koh JS, Woo SJ. Central Retinal Artery Occlusion after Trauma: Report of Two Cases. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY 2016. [DOI: 10.3341/jkos.2016.57.2.324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Joong Sik Koh
- Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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