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Optic perineuritis secondary to hyaluronic acid injections: a case report
Yanjun Hu1, Yingjun Wang1, Yuhua Tong2
1People's Hospital of Quzhou, 2 Zhongloudi Road, Quzhou, Zhejiang, 324000, People's Republic of China.
Background:
Although a safe, excellent administration method for hyaluronic acid derivatives has been documented; improper injections can lead to devastating and irreversible consequences. Here, we present the first known case of optic perineuritis caused by hyaluronic acid.
Case Presentation:
A young female experienced sudden orbital pain in the right eye after receiving hyaluronic acid injections to the eyebrows. She presented to the eye clinic two weeks later, after developing blurred vision in the right eye. Visual acuity was reduced significantly in the right eye. Automated visual field examination showed defects in both eyes. Fundus examination revealed bilateral swelling of optic discs. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain demonstrated bilateral perineural enhancement consistent with optic perineuritis. The patient was treated with retrobulbar injection of hyaluronidase and oral prednisolone. Her vision improved with treatment.
Conclusions:
The prognosis for visual outcomes in patients with optic perineuritis is generally excellent. However, a poor prognosis is associated with delays to the initiation of treatment. Recognizing this condition is important, and treatment with corticosteroids should be initiated early.
