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Bilateral visual loss after blepharoplasty

R L Anderson1, J J Edwards

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City 52242.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|October 1, 1980
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Blepharoplasty can cause blindness due to orbital fat removal, potentially damaging optic nerve vessels. Early orbital decompression is crucial for treating this severe complication and preserving vision.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Plastic Surgery

Background:

  • Blindness is a known complication of blepharoplasty, often linked to orbital fat removal.
  • Orbital fat removal during blepharoplasty can lead to severe visual impairment.

Observation:

  • A patient developed bilateral vision loss after blepharoplasty with fat removal in all four eyelids.
  • Right eye vision remained non-existent, while the left eye improved from 20/400 to 20/20 after orbital decompression.

Findings:

  • Electrophysiological studies revealed normal electroretinograms but abnormal visual evoked responses in the right eye, suggesting optic nerve ischemia.
  • The study proposes that compromised nutrient vessels to the optic nerve, rather than the central retinal artery, are responsible for vision loss.

Implications:

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  • This is the first reported case of bilateral blindness post-blepharoplasty and the first electrophysiological study detailing the pathophysiology.
  • Prompt orbital decompression is recommended to manage this catastrophic complication and potentially restore vision.