Angular Vein Varix Congestion From Chronic Glasses Wear. Issue 6 (November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Oh, Daniel J.; Liu, Catherine Y.; Putterman, Allen M.
• Is Part Of: Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. Volume 34:Issue 6(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-11
• Subjects: Eye -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Ophthalmic plastic surgery -- Periodicals; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.70592
• DOI: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000001220
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0740-9303

Abstract

Abstract : This is a case report of a symptomatic varicose angular vein exacerbated by chronic glasses wear. Compressing the vein in a recumbent position led to increased fullness of the medial canthal region and reproduced his symptoms. Obliteration by cauterization of the vein led to resolution of symptoms. Abstract : This is a case report of varicose angular vein exacerbated b 1 y chronic glasses wear. Vein compression led to increased fullness of the medial canthal region and obliteration of the vein led to symptomatic resolution.