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J Cataract Refract Surg
; 32(9): 1579-80, 2006 Sep.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16931278
RESUMO
Hyphema occurring after ocular paracentesis has been described as a classic feature of Fuchs' heterochromic uveitis (FHU) (Amsler's sign). We describe a case of hyphema occurring after peribulbar anesthesia in a patient with FHU. The bleeding occurred before the surgery began. Although the occurrence of this phenomenon does not preclude successful surgical outcomes, topical anesthesia may lower the risk preoperatively.