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Globe rupture during digital massage after peribulbar anesthesia
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
|March 1, 1997
Summary
Digital massage after peribulbar anesthesia caused globe rupture in a patient. Prompt repair led to partial visual recovery, underscoring the need for controlled pressure techniques during anesthesia.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Anesthesiology
Background:
- Peribulbar anesthesia is commonly used for ophthalmic procedures.
- Digital massage is sometimes employed to enhance anesthetic spread or reduce intraocular pressure.
- Complications, though rare, can be severe.