Vision-threatening reactions of hyaluronidase after local anesthesia: A case series and review of literature

• Published in: Indian Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports Vol. 3; no. 3; pp. 888 - 891
• Main Authors: Singh, Arti, Singh, Kamaljeet, Rana, Jagriti, Singh, Upasna, Sharma, Anirrud, Kumar, Vineet
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01.07.2023; Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd
• Subjects: Adverse and side effects; Case studies; Complications and side effects; Drugs; Eye diseases; Local anesthesia; Risk factors; Vision disorders; India; proptosis; hyaluronidase; Aseptic orbital cellulitis; hypersensitivity reaction; blisters

Hyaluronidase is an often used drug in ophthalmology to enhance the effect of local anesthesia. Hypersensitivity reaction to hyaluronidase is a rare complication. Various cases showing varied presentations have been reported in the literature. Here, we report three cases presented with hypersensitiv...