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Horizontal diplopia following upper blepharoplasty.
Tomás Ortiz-Basso1, Rodolfo Vigo1, Eduardo Jorge Prémoli1
1Department of Oculoplastics, Orbit, and Lacrimal Ducts, Hospital Italiano, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Case Reports in Ophthalmology
|November 20, 2014
Summary
Horizontal diplopia is a rare complication following cosmetic upper blepharoplasty. This case report reviews the literature and offers recommendations to prevent this unexpected visual disturbance after eyelid surgery.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Diplopia, or double vision, is an uncommon complication following blepharoplasty.
- Vertical diplopia, often due to extraocular muscle trauma, is more frequently reported.
Observation:
- This article presents a case of horizontal diplopia occurring after cosmetic upper blepharoplasty.
- The patient experienced unexpected horizontal double vision post-procedure.
Findings:
- Horizontal diplopia following upper blepharoplasty is an infrequent but possible complication.
- Review of existing literature reveals limited data on horizontal diplopia post-blepharoplasty.
Implications:
- Awareness of this potential complication is crucial for surgeons performing blepharoplasty.
- Recommendations are provided to help minimize the risk of inducing horizontal diplopia during the procedure.
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