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Isolated sixth nerve palsy after intravitreal bevacizumab injection.

Authors :
Cakmak HB
Toklu Y
Yorgun MA
Simşek S
Source :
Strabismus [Strabismus] 2010 Mar; Vol. 18 (1), pp. 18-20.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Purpose: To report a case of sixth nerve palsy after intravitreal bevacuzimab injection.<br />Methods: After intravitreal bevacizumab injection in a 64-year-old man, the patient admitted to our clinic with the complaint of diplopia. A complete ophthalmologic examination was done to clear the symptomatology of patient.<br />Results: Examination of ductions revealed marked limitation of abduction of the right eye and full ductions of the left eye, consistent with right lateral rectus paralysis.<br />Conclusions: Although intravitreal bevacizumab injections are generally well tolerated, it is possible that some serious systemic adverse events may occur. For this reason, patients must be closely monitored following these injections.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1744-5132
Volume :
18
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Strabismus
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20230202
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3109/09273970903567626