Transient visual loss after right unilateral ECT.
We report a case of transient bilateral visual loss in a 27-year-old patient with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder after right unilateral electroconvulsive therapy that occurred immediately after her first session and resolved within 24 hours. We discuss possible mechanisms for this adverse effect.
Kurani
Amit P
AP
Department of Psychiatry, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey 07103, USA.
Kellner
Charles H
CH
Turbin
Roger E
RE
Serodio
Paulo
P
Sheren
Lorne B
LB
Tannen
Brad
B
D000328:Adult; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000628:therapy*; D001766:Blindness / Q000209:etiology*; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans