PURTSCHER-LIKE RETINOPATHY AFTER UNCOMPLICATED ADMINISTRATION OF RETROBULBAR ANESTHESIA

PURPOSE: To report a case of Purtscher-like retinopathy after administ ration of retrobulbar anesthesia for an otherwise uncomplicated catara ct extraction. METHOD: Case report. RESULTS: After cataract surgery wi th retrobulbar anesthesia, the patient followed a typical course of Pu rtscher-like retinopathy with an initial severe loss of vision followe d by a gradual and nearly complete improvement in visual function. CON CLUSIONS: Purtscher-like retinopathy is un common after administration of retrobulbar anesthesia but had the same clinical course as other c auses of this disorder.