Vision loss rare but possible after platelet-rich plasma injections

DENVER — While rare, platelet-rich plasma injections can sometimes affect vision loss, suggesting similar precautions be used as with facial fillers, according to a study presented here.
“By now we all know that if you accidentally inject soft tissue fillers into a part of the face, there’s a possibility, although rare, that you could get vision loss. As a result of this, we have really adapted the way that we inject filler,” Sean Wu, MD, a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Baltimore, said during a presentation at the American Society for (Read more...)

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