WASHINGTON — Retrobulbar block is beneficial in pediatric strabismus surgery, providing analgesia and lowering the level of postoperative pain, according to a study presented here.“Our study ...

A 27-year-old woman of Hispanic descent presented to an outside ophthalmologist with sudden-onset bilateral decreased vision, photophobia and severe, boring retrobulbar pain worse with eye movement.

Many cases of retrobulbar hemorrhage are associated with nausea and vomiting. While these symptoms may reflect the pain of the hemorrhage, they are probably causative elements in many patients.

Among patients with periorbital pain, 84% reported retrobulbar pressure or aching, and 8% had more severe symptoms described as SON-type pain.

Head pain was reported to be either generalized or focal, with half of patients reporting retrobulbar pain and 22% endorsing worsening pain with extraocular movements.

Did you know that certain medications can cause symptom of 'Retrobulbar Neuritis'. Find these drugs listed on the page and be warned of similar symptoms as possible side-effects.