Optic nerve edema: complication of peripheral hemodialysis shunt

Abstract

Peripheral arteriovenous fistulas for hemodialysis can be complicated by infection, limb edema, venous thrombosis and stenosis, aneurysm, venous hypertension, and rarely, ophthalmic manifestations.^1-4 We report an unusual case of unilateral optic nerve edema secondary to a contralateral peripheral hemodialysis shunt.