HBO any myopia

Q: Myopia from hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) is? (select one) 

 A) Reversible 
B) Irreversible


Answer: A

Modality of hyperbaric oxygen is frequently used as an adjuvant therapy in different variety of patients and it is not uncommon for an ICU physician to encounter it. But it comes with it's  own price. Some of the common complications are middle ear barotrauma, sinus barotrauma, myopia, pulmonary barotrauma, seizure and decompression sickness. 

 Most of these side effects are reversible including myopia.


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Reference:

Camporesi EM, Bosco G. Mechanisms of action of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Undersea Hyperb Med 2014; 41:247.