Generalized seizure occurring with argon laser photocoagulation.
Ocular complications following laser therapy are well known. Systemic complications following laser treatment are rare. This article reports on a patient who had a generalized convulsive reaction at the time of laser therapy. The possible causative factors that may have contributed to his seizure are examined. Recommendations for anticipating this event are presented.
D001510:Bed Rest; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012024:Reflex, Oculocardiac; D012166:Retinal Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D012640:Seizures / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology