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Seminars in Ophthalmology Volume 29, 2014 - Issue 5-6: MEEI Fellows Review 2014: Complications of Subspecialty Ophthalmic Care Guest Editors: John Miller, Duna Raoof
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Review Article

Optic Neuropathy Following Retrobulbar Injection: A Review

Andrew GrossDepartment of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School Boston, MassachusettsUSA
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Dean M. CestariDepartment of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School Boston, MassachusettsUSACorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 434-439 | Accepted 18 Aug 2014, Published online: 17 Oct 2014
 
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Abstract

A retrobulbar block is a regional anesthetic nerve block in the retrobulbar space. Optic neuropathy following retrobulbar injection is a well-recognized and rare complication of the procedure with an unknown incidence. This article reviews the relevant literature regarding vision loss following this procedure. Mechanisms of injury to the optic nerve as well as methods that can be employed to minimize the risk of optic neuropathy will be explored, including alternatives to retrobulbar anesthesia.

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