Blindness after cosmetic blepharoplasty: case report.
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چکیده
Blepharoplasty is one of the most commonly performed surgeries for rejuvenation of the periorbital region. We present a case of unilateral permanent visual loss following a bilateral lower lid cosmetic blepharoplasty with fat removal. The etiology of retrobulbar hemorrhage following blepharoplasty, treatment, and recommendations to reduce the chance of this rare but serious complication are discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia
دوره 68 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005