Retinal vascular occlusion from gentamicin injection post-vitrectomy
4 February 2021
| Annes Ahmeidat
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Retina / Uvea / Vitreous
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Gentamicin, Macular ischemia, Retinal vascular occlusion, Vitrectomy
The authors present two case reports for the rare, but serious, complication of retinal vascular occlusion as a presumed result of subconjunctival injection following 25-gauge vitrectomy. Risk factors for the complication include: cardiovascular disease, retrobulbar anaesthesia, high intraocular pressure (IOP)...
