Filler-Associated Vision Loss

Ann Q Tran; Patrick Staropoli; Andrew J Rong; Wendy W Lee

doi:10.1016/j.fsc.2019.07.010

Filler-Associated Vision Loss

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2019 Nov;27(4):557-564. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2019.07.010.

Authors

Ann Q Tran¹, Patrick Staropoli¹, Andrew J Rong¹, Wendy W Lee²

Affiliations

¹ Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
² Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA. Electronic address: WLee@med.miami.edu.

PMID: 31587773
DOI: 10.1016/j.fsc.2019.07.010

Abstract

Soft tissue fillers continue to gain popularity in addressing volume loss and changes associated with facial aging. The rare but devastating complication from iatrogenic vascular occlusion can result in irreversible vision loss. This article discusses the complications of vision loss associated with fillers and reviews applicable treatment techniques and prevention methods.

Keywords: Central retinal artery occlusion; Filler complications; Vascular obstruction.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Blindness / chemically induced*
Blindness / diagnosis
Blindness / prevention & control*
Blindness / therapy
Blood Vessels / anatomy & histology
Cosmetic Techniques / adverse effects*
Dermal Fillers / adverse effects*
Eye / blood supply*
Face / blood supply*
Humans
Ischemia / chemically induced*
Ophthalmology
Referral and Consultation
Retinal Artery Occlusion / chemically induced

Substances

Dermal Fillers