Inadvertent Intraocular Soft Tissue Filler Injection During a Facial Enhancement Procedure

Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Nov-Dec;37(6):e204-e206. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000002016.

Abstract

Iatrogenic needle penetrating ocular injuries are rare but can result in serious consequences. The authors report a case of inadvertent intraocular hyaluronic acid injection during esthetic periorbital facial enhancement. Visual field, visual evoked potential, and electroretinogram were used for monitoring potential side effects.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cosmetic Techniques* / adverse effects
  • Dermal Fillers* / adverse effects
  • Evoked Potentials, Visual
  • Face
  • Humans
  • Hyaluronic Acid / adverse effects

Substances

  • Dermal Fillers
  • Hyaluronic Acid