Abstract
Perioperative visual loss (POVL) is an infrequent, devastating complication. Increased recognition and discussion of this complication is reported in recent literature, most notably following spinal and cardiac surgery. The most common causes are ischemic optic neuropathy, central retinal artery occlusion, and cortical blindness. Here, we present a case of a 54 y old female who developed acute visual loss in her eyes after lateral position total hip arthroplasty that might explain this complication.
Highlights
Rare, a change in visual acuity after surgery for nonocular procedures has devastating long-term consequences [1]
The most commonly diagnosed causes of Perioperative visual loss (POVL) associated with nonocular surgery are ischemic optic neuropathy (ION), central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO), and cortical blindness [3]
In 1948, the first case reports and case series involving POVL started appearing in the literature which described a patient in the prone position during spinal surgery [5]
Summary
Received date: November 28, 2017; Accepted date: January 04, 2018; Published date: January 08, 2018
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