What Researchers Did
Researchers described the first reported case of multifocal strokes and vision loss in a middle-aged female immediately following poly-D, L-lactic acid (PDLLA) dermal filler injections.
What They Found
The patient experienced acute bilateral vision loss, with fundal examination revealing retinal oedema and filler material in retinal arteries. Magnetic resonance imaging showed multifocal strokes in the left caudate head and right medial frontal lobe, along with ischaemia of the left optic nerve. After hyperbaric oxygen therapy, her right eye vision improved, but poor vision persisted in her left eye.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, the findings may not be generalizable to all individuals receiving PDLLA dermal filler injections.