Hyperbaric therapy affects the ear and eye due to the deleterious effects of increased pressure to gas- or liquid-filled cavities. Severe middle ear barotrauma is the most common side effect and is due to inequalization of pressures during the sessions. Keratoconus, myopia, and cataract are the effects of increased pressure on the eyes.

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Ocular and Ear Complications

  • Vishal Mago

摘要

Hyperbaric therapy affects the ear and eye due to the deleterious effects of increased pressure to gas- or liquid-filled cavities. Severe middle ear barotrauma is the most common side effect and is due to inequalization of pressures during the sessions. Keratoconus, myopia, and cataract are the effects of increased pressure on the eyes.