Indian journal of ophthalmology
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Indian J Ophthalmol · Sep 2006
Letter Biography Historical ArticleBirth centenary of Sir Harold Ridley (10th July 1906 - 25th May 2001).
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Indian J Ophthalmol · Sep 2006
Case ReportsAcute myopia and angle closure caused by topiramate, a drug used for prophylaxis of migraine.
Acute transient myopia with shallowing of the anterior chamber is a rare idiosyncratic response to many systemic and topical medications, including sulfonamides. Several such cases have been reported in the past, but are less frequently reported in recent times. We report a case of acute progressive myopia and bilateral angle closure due to Topiramate--a drug used for epilepsy and migraine prophylaxis.
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Indian J Ophthalmol · Jun 2006
ReviewOrbital regional anesthesia: complications and their prevention.
Serious complications following orbital regional anesthesia are rare, but occur following both needle and blunt cannula (sub-Tenon's) techniques. Each technique of orbital regional anesthesia has its own risk/benefit profile. This article reviews the etiology, risk factors, treatment and prevention of complications of commonly used akinetic orbital blocks. Ophthalmologists and ophthalmic anesthesiologists must be prepared to deal with rare, but serious complications, that can occur with any technique of orbital regional anesthesia.