Abstract
The use of intracameral lidocaine for augmenting analgesia during intraocular surgery is becoming increasingly popular. We report a case of complete visual loss after the use of intracameral lidocaine to repair a traumatic corneal graft dehiscence. Full visual recovery returned several hours after surgery, suggesting this medication's relative lack of retinal toxicity.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anesthetics, Local / administration & dosage
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Anesthetics, Local / adverse effects*
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Blindness / chemically induced*
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Blindness / physiopathology
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Corneal Transplantation
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Humans
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Injections
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Lidocaine / administration & dosage
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Lidocaine / adverse effects*
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Light
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Male
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Retina / drug effects
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Surgical Wound Dehiscence / surgery
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Visual Acuity / drug effects*
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Visual Acuity / physiology
Substances
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Anesthetics, Local
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Lidocaine