Abstract:Vision loss after non-ophthalmic surgery is a rare complication. A fifteen year old boy presented with acute abdomen in low general condition with mild hypotension and moderate dehydration. He was diagnosed as a case of intussception. He was resuccitated and exploratory laparotomy was done. Per-operative period was uneventful. Next day, patient complainted of vision loss. After full clinical ophthalmological exam and investigations, the diagnosis was made of cortical blindness due to infarction of occipital lo… Show more
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