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Amaurosis After Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Injection in a Seven-year-old Girl: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A seven-year-old girl was referred for the treatment of her primary teeth. An inferior alveolar nerve block was administered using 1 mL of 2% lidocaine. Shortly after the injection, the patient experienced pain, erythema, blurred vision, and temporary loss of vision in her right eye. Based on these symptoms, a diagnosis of transient vision loss due to the anesthetic injection was made. The situation was explained to the child and her parents, assuring them that the complication was temporary. The right eye was covered with wet gauze, and all symptoms resolved within 20 minutes. A follow-up ophthalmological examination showed no abnormalities, and the procedure was successfully completed without further complications. A one-day follow-up revealed no issues.

Source: Frontiers in Dentistry

DOI: 10.18502/fid.v21i40.16732

Authors: Arman Amirkhani, Hamid Mosleh

Institutions: Hamedan University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques

Subfield: Oral Surgery

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $215