Perioperative visual loss (POVL), a rare, but devastating complication, can follow non-ocular surgery. Highest rates of visual loss are with cardiac and spine surgery. The main causes of visual loss after non-ocular surgery are retinal vascular occlusion and ischaemic optic neuropathy. This review updates readers on the incidence, suspected risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of POVL due to these conditions. © The Author [2009].
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Roth, S. (2009). Perioperative visual loss: What do we know, what can we do? British Journal of Anaesthesia, 103(SUPPL.1). https://doi.org/10.1093/bja/aep295
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