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  • Title: Amaurosis and atrophy of the optic nerve: an unusual complication of mandibular-nerve anesthesia.
    Author: Tomazzoli-Gerosa L, Marchini G, Monaco A.
    Journal: Ann Ophthalmol; 1988 May; 20(5):170-1. PubMed ID: 3408080.
    Abstract:
    We report a case of a young woman who, as a result of local anesthesia by mandibular nerve block, suffered sudden, permanent loss of ipsilateral vision with subsequent atrophy of the optic nerve. Possible causes of this rare complication are discussed.
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