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Temporary blindness after cosmetic blepharoplasty.

American Journal of Ophthalmology

|December 1, 1975

Summary

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A cosmetic blepharoplasty complication, retrobulbar hemorrhage, can cause vision loss. Eliminating postoperative bandages allows early detection and treatment, preventing permanent blindness.

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Background:

Cosmetic blepharoplasty is a common procedure.
Postoperative complications can impact visual outcomes.

Observation:

A patient developed retrobulbar hemorrhage with vision loss two hours after blepharoplasty.
Immediate surgical site opening restored vision and relieved proptosis.

Findings:

Rebleeding of cauterized vessels is a potential cause of retrobulbar hemorrhage after blepharoplasty.
Postoperative bandages may delay the detection of this critical complication.

Implications:

Removing postoperative bandages can facilitate early detection of retrobulbar hemorrhage.
Close monitoring of patients post-blepharoplasty is crucial for preventing vision loss.