What Researchers Did
Researchers reported a case of paracentral acute middle maculopathy (PAMM) in a 66-year-old man following cataract surgery and fasting, and evaluated its response to hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
What They Found
A 66-year-old man developed paracentral acute middle maculopathy (PAMM) after uncomplicated cataract surgery and fasting, presenting with a best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of counting fingers at 1 meter. Following 14 sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, the patient's BCVA significantly improved to 0.9 within 14 days of diagnosis.
What This Means for Canadian Patients
Canadian patients undergoing cataract surgery, especially those with co-morbidities or who are fasting, should be aware of potential rare complications like PAMM. If PAMM occurs, hyperbaric oxygen therapy could be a potential treatment option to improve visual outcomes.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
The primary limitation of this study is that it is a single case report, which limits the generalizability of its findings.