Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Can J Anaesth
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Ocular injury and vision loss are rare complications of surgery. Spine surgery has been identified as particularly high risk for postoperative vision loss; nevertheless, ocular injuries have not been comprehensively assessed in this patient population. ⋯ Although not representing a causal relationship, these data suggest that surgical factors may have a greater role than demographic characteristics or other clinical factors in the development of perioperative ocular injury. Surgeons, anesthesiologists, and patients should be aware of the increased risk of ocular injury that accompanies longer, more extensive spine operations.