Purtscher-like retinopathy after uncomplicated administration of retrobulbar anesthesia.
OBJECTIVE
To report a case of Purtscher-like retinopathy after administration of retrobulbar anesthesia for an otherwise uncomplicated cataract extraction.


METHODS
Case report.


RESULTS
After cataract surgery with retrobulbar anesthesia, the patient followed a typical course of Purtscher-like retinopathy with an initial severe loss of vision followed by a gradual and nearly complete improvement in visual function.


CONCLUSIONS
Purtscher-like retinopathy is uncommon after administration of retrobulbar anesthesia but had the same clinical course as other causes of this disorder.
Blodi
B A
BA
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison 53792-3220, USA.
Williams
C A
CA
D000368:Aged; D000772:Anesthesia, Local / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D009915:Orbit; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D012171:Retinal Vessels / Q000473:pathology; D014792:Visual Acuity
D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D008012:Lidocaine