RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment of Keratitis Following Facial Hyaluronic Acid Injection
JF Ochsner Journal
JO Ochsner J
FD O. P. Jindal Global University
SP 193
OP 196
DO 10.31486/toj.18.0133
VO 20
IS 2
A1 Nancy Worley
A1 Mary Lupo
A1 Kate Holcomb
A1 Ginny Kullman
A1 Ebrahim Elahi
A1 Jasmine Elison
YR 2020
UL http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/content/20/2/193.abstract
AB Background: With the increasing popularity of facial filler injections, growing numbers of complications have been reported.Case Report: We present the case of a 60-year-old female with vision changes and keratitis following hyaluronic acid (HA) facial filler injections who completely recovered following hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT).Conclusion: Using HBOT to successfully treat ocular ischemia has been reported, but to our knowledge, our case is the first report of successful HBOT use for ocular ischemia and keratitis following cosmetic facial HA injection.