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Minimally Invasive Surgical Decompression of Occipital Nerves

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Published on: September 13, 2024

Acute visual loss after spinal surgery.

Jana Midelfart Hoff¹, Pål Varhaug, Anna Midelfart

¹Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.

Acta Ophthalmologica

|May 7, 2009

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Visual loss after prone spinal surgery can occur. Ischemic optic neuropathy is a common cause, necessitating eye protection during procedures to prevent vision impairment.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Neurosurgery
Spinal Surgery

Background:

Postoperative visual loss is a rare but serious complication following spinal surgery.
Prone positioning during surgery can increase intraocular pressure and risk optic nerve compromise.

Observation:

A case of unilateral vision loss following cervical spinal surgery is presented.
Clinical findings included reduced visual acuity, visual field defects, and optic disc abnormalities.

Findings:

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) revealed significant reduction in retinal nerve fiber layer thickness.
The observed changes were consistent with ischemic optic neuropathy, correlating with visual field deficits.

Implications:

Ischemic optic neuropathy is the most frequent cause of visual impairment after spine surgery.
Implementing protective measures for the eyes during prone spinal surgery is crucial to mitigate risk.