Hyaluronic Acid Facial Injections & Ocular Complications: Diagnosis, Management, and Patient Education

Speaker:

Hadas-Ben-Eli, B. Optom, MSc, PhD, FAAO
Chair of the Dept. of Optometry & Vision Science, Jerusalem Multidisciplinary Center

This lecture reviews ocular complications of periocular hyaluronic acid injections, from mild irritation to vision-threatening inflammatory, infectious, neuro-ophthalmic, and vascular events. It emphasizes the optometrist’s role in recognition, initial management, education, and timely referral.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify ocular and periocular complications associated with hyaluronic acid facial injections.
• Recognize early clinical signs and red flags of vision- and life-threatening complications in the optometric setting.
• Differentiate inflammatory, infectious, and vascular causes of acute ocular and periocular presentations following cosmetic injections.
• Apply appropriate initial management, documentation, and referral strategies for affected patients.
• Educate patients effectively regarding risks, warning symptoms