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Eye hue and the oculocardiac reflex

E N Fry, J B Hall-Parker

    The British Journal of Ophthalmology
    |February 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Patients with brown or hazel eyes experience more frequent arrhythmias and oculocardiac reflexes during eye surgery than those with blue or grey eyes. This finding highlights potential links between eye color and cardiac event frequency during surgical procedures.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Cardiology
    • Genetics

    Background:

    • Oculocardiac reflex is a known phenomenon during ophthalmic surgery.
    • Cardiac arrhythmias can occur during surgical procedures.
    • Patient factors influencing intraoperative events require further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the correlation between patient eye color and the occurrence of specific arrhythmias during squint surgery.
    • To determine if eye color influences the frequency of the oculocardiac reflex during ophthalmic operations.

    Main Methods:

    • Observational study during ophthalmic surgeries.
    • Categorization of patients based on eye color (brown/hazel vs. blue/grey).
    • Monitoring and recording of cardiac arrhythmias and oculocardiac reflex events.

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    Main Results:

    • Nodal rhythm, heart block, and multifocal ventricular extrasystoles were more frequent in patients with brown or hazel eyes.
    • The oculocardiac reflex occurred more frequently in patients with brown or hazel eyes compared to blue or grey eyes.
    • A statistically significant association was observed between brown/hazel eye color and increased incidence of cardiac events.

    Conclusions:

    • Eye color may be a predictive factor for intraoperative cardiac events during squint surgery.
    • Patients with brown or hazel eyes may be at higher risk for arrhythmias and oculocardiac reflex.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms linking eye color and cardiac autonomic regulation.