Safety profile of anterior chamber paracentesis performed at the slit lamp

Abstract

Anterior chamber paracentesis can be performed safely as an outpatient procedure at the slit lamp following adequate aseptic precaution, and appropriate counselling.

Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography for Imaging the Sub-Tenon Space

“…There has been a report on the intraocular procedure performed in the outpatient with the slitlamp with aseptic precautions and it has shown safe results [12]. Since this procedure is only periocular and as sterile precautions are taken before and during injection, the chances of infection are less.…”

A Second Case of Bilateral Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachments Repaired With Simultaneous Bilateral Pneumatic Retinopexy

“…In our hospital, we have C 3 F 8 and SF 6 . We prefer the expansion and duration of the first one to have the breaks covered for a longer time while the laser creates the scar around the breaks.…”

Anterior chamber paracentesis to improve diagnosis and treatment of infectious uveitis in South Africa

“…[6] Anterior chamber para centesis in uveitis Anterior chamber paracentesis is a safe procedure that can be performed in a consultation room with a slit-lamp. [11,12] Three studies have reported on the safety of this procedure in diagnosing uveitis. [11][12][13] Only a few nonserious complications occurred, including traumatic hyphaema (5 cases/1 000 procedures), referring to bleeding in the anterior chamber that may cause blurred vision, but usually resolves spontaneously or is easily treatable with topical eyedrops (e.g.…”

“…[11,12] Three studies have reported on the safety of this procedure in diagnosing uveitis. [11][12][13] Only a few nonserious complications occurred, including traumatic hyphaema (5 cases/1 000 procedures), referring to bleeding in the anterior chamber that may cause blurred vision, but usually resolves spontaneously or is easily treatable with topical eyedrops (e.g. topical steroids); similarly, injection of air into the anterior chamber (4 cases/1 000 procedures) may cause blurred vision, but is usually selflimiting.…”

“…topical steroids); similarly, injection of air into the anterior chamber (4 cases/1 000 procedures) may cause blurred vision, but is usually selflimiting. [11][12][13] Uveitis is a serious condition resulting in severe visual impairment and even blindness if not treated promptly and adequately. In SA, referral from lower levels of healthcare to a regional ophthalmology unit for further management and initiation of (empirical) treatment is indicated.…”