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Tessa L Roor1, Johan A Kooijman1, J Marinus van der Ploeg2
1From the Departments of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Procedural Sedation and Analgesia.
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|June 5, 2019
Summary
Acute angle-closure glaucoma is a rare but serious complication following general anesthesia. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent permanent vision loss in affected patients.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Anesthesiology
Background:
- Acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG) is a rare complication of general anesthesia.
- Prompt recognition and treatment are vital to prevent irreversible vision loss.
Observation:
- This report details a case of unilateral AACG post-general anesthesia.
- Previous reports suggest ephedrine as a potential trigger for bilateral AACG.
Findings:
- Discusses potential triggers for AACG following anesthesia.
- Examines a specific case of unilateral AACG.
Implications:
- Highlights the need for anesthesiologist vigilance regarding postoperative vision changes.
- Provides a diagnostic flowchart for postoperative ophthalmic pathology.
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