Case Report: Downbeat Nystagmus Due to Epidural Puncture during Labor with Undiagnosed Arnold-Chiari Malformation

CONCLUSIONS This case report highlights an atypical presentation of downbeat nystagmus secondary to an accidental dural puncture in a pregnant patient with undiagnosed ACM1. Clinicians should consider the importance of considering ocular complications that can occur in pregnant patients with ACM1. Questioning of women who have recently given birth about epidural anesthesia should be considered with an acute presentation of downbeat nystagmus.
Source: Optometry and Vision Science - Category: Opthalmology Tags: REPORTS Source Type: research