Anterior ischemia after posterior segment surgery.
Anterior segment ischemia is a rare complication of posterior segment surgery with a broad spectrum of presentations. Most frequently, it follows a mild self-limited course. Cases that are more prominent usually result from a co-incidence of precipitating factors. Recognition of precipitating factors and appropriate action can avoid anterior segment ischemia. Management includes nonspecific steps, such as topical medications (ie, corticosteroids and cycloplegics) and face-mask and eye-mask oxygen delivery, as well as specific steps related to the underlying cause (eg, removal of an encircling scleral buckle).
Bronner
Guri
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Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, New Jersey Medical School, 90 Bergen Street, Suite 6168, Newark, NJ 07103, USA.
Zarbin
Marco A
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Bhagat
Neelakshi
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D000869:Anterior Eye Segment / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors