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Velieva I.A.

Research Institute of Eye Diseases

Internal ophthalmoplegia after retinal laser photocoagulation

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Velieva I.A.

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Journal: Russian Annals of Ophthalmology. 2021;137(6): 110‑116

DOI: 10.17116/oftalma2021137061110

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INTERNAL OPHTHALMOPLEGIA AFTER RETINAL LASER PHOTOCOAGULATION
INTERNAL OPHTHALMOPLEGIA AFTER RETINAL LASER PHOTOCOAGULATION

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Velieva IA. Internal ophthalmoplegia after retinal laser photocoagulation. Russian Annals of Ophthalmology. 2021;137(6):110‑116. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/oftalma2021137061110

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Abstract:

Laser photocoagulation of the retina is a highly effective technique for preventing visual loss in patients with a wide range of eye fundus diseases. The procedure involves creating thermal burns in the eye fundus accompanied by tissue coagulation, but unfortunately it can lead to possible side-effects and potential complications in the future. Some of the rare complications following retinal laser photocoagulation discussed in this article are accommodative weakness and pupil dilation with eventual transitory myopia and corneal sensitivity impairment. This literature review aims to provide an objective summary of global scientific literature on the issue of internal ophthalmoplegia developing after retinal laser photocoagulation, and describes in detail the current state of the problem including reported occurrences, inciting factors and underlying pathophysiology.

Keywords:

retinal laser photocoagulation
internal ophthalmoplegia
mydriasis
pupillary light reflex
pupillary paralysis
accommodation paralysis
loss of accommodation
accommodation paresis
ciliary muscle
short ciliary nerves

Authors:

Velieva I.A.

Research Institute of Eye Diseases

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27.10.2020

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15.12.2020

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