The Functional Anatomy of the Ophthalmic Angiosome and Its Implications in Blindness as a Complication of Cosmetic Facial Filler Procedures

• Published in: Plastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) Vol. 146; no. 4; p. 745
• Main Authors: Taylor, G Ian, Shoukath, Sajna, Gascoigne, Adam, Corlett, Russell J, Ashton, Mark W
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.10.2020
• Subjects: Blindness - etiology; Cadaver; Cosmetic Techniques - adverse effects; Dermal Fillers - adverse effects; Embolism - complications; Embolism - etiology; Face - blood supply; Humans; Ophthalmic Artery - anatomy & histology; Ophthalmic Artery - physiology

Blindness following facial filler procedures, although rare, is devastating, usually acute, permanent, and attributed to an ophthalmic artery embolus. However, blindness may be delayed for up to 2 weeks, sometimes following injection at remote sites, suggesting alternative pathways and pathogenesis....