Optic atrophy after irrigation of the lacrimal ducts with chloramphenicol

L. Rothkoff, B. Biedner, K. Shoham, M. Blumenthal

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    Abstract

    A case is presented of permanent visual loss and optic atrophy following irrigation of the lower canaliculus after probing, with a 20% solution of chloramphenicol. A false passage had apparently been created allowing the solution to gain access to the orbital tissues. The ensuing orbital edema probably caused a central retinal artery occlusion. This is previously unreported complication of a common ophthalmologic procedure.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)105-106
    Number of pages2
    JournalAnnals of Ophthalmology
    Volume11
    Issue number1
    StatePublished - 1 Dec 1979

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Ophthalmology

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