Arch Ophthalmol Chic
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Arch Ophthalmol Chic · Mar 1995
Case ReportsRetinal hemorrhage as a consequence of epidural steroid injection.
To report that retinal hemorrhage is an important but uncommon complication of epidural steroid injection, a procedure frequently employed to alleviate chronic back pain. ⋯ Retinal hemorrhage is an uncommon but significant and previously unemphasized complication of epidural steroid injection for chronic back pain. This procedure should be carefully considered, particularly in one-eyed patients and those with bleeding problems, and patients should be fully informed that this can happen despite appropriate care and technique.