Journal of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology of Shandong University ›› 2024, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (4): 131-134.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1673-3770.0.2023.211

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Bilateral posterior ischemic optic neuropathy following thoracic vertebrae surgery: a case and literature review

LI Shanshan, GAN Chunlan, ZHU Jun, HUA Xin, CHEN Fang   

  1. Department of Ophthalmology, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou 225001, Jangsu, China
  • Published:2024-07-09

Abstract: Objective To report a case of binocular posterior ischemic optic neuropathy following thoracic vertebrae surgery, aiming to enhance the knowledge of ophthalmic and spinal surgeons. Methods The clinical data of posterior binocular ischemic optic neuropathy in a patient with thoracic tuberculosis complicated with renal failure after thoracic vertebra operation were retrospectively analyzed and the relevant literature was reviewed. Results Treatment involved medications to enhance circulation, nourish the optic nerve, and promote metabolism for the entire body and eyes. This was supplemented with hyperbaric oxygen therapy and acupuncture. After three months of treatment, the visual acuity of the right eye improved from 0.15 to 0.2, while the visual acuity in the left eye remained at FC/1 m. Conclusion Postoperative vision loss(POVL)is a severe and often permanent visual impairment associated with surgery, with a grim prognosis. Spinal and ophthalmic professionals should increase awareness of POVL and work to minimize its occurrence.

Key words: Vision loss, Posterior ischemic optic neuropathy, Postoperative thoracic vertebra, Tuberculosis of the thoracic vertebra, Renal failure

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  • R774.6
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