What Researchers Did
Doctors at a US eye surgery centre described three patients who received HBOT for serious complications after eye or orbital surgery, including vision loss after a retinal vascular event, blindness from hyaluronic acid filler injection, and necrotizing fasciitis around the eye socket.
What They Found
All three patients had favorable outcomes despite a poor initial prognosis. The patient with post-surgical vision loss, the patient with filler-induced blindness, and the patient with the flesh-eating infection around the eye all improved after HBOT was added to their care. HBOT sessions were used as part of a combined treatment approach in each case.
What This Means for Canadian Patients
These cases are relevant for Canadians who experience rare but severe complications after cosmetic facial filler injections or orbital surgery. Any Canadian experiencing sudden vision loss, including after filler procedures, should seek emergency care immediately, as HBOT timing is critical.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified. Necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating disease) is a condition where HBOT has established supportive evidence.
Study Limitations
Only 3 cases are presented, and each patient had different conditions and treatments, so it is not possible to attribute outcomes to HBOT alone.