Vision loss from facial and scalp steroid injections in dermatology
Intralesional corticosteroids (ICs) are widely used in dermatology to treat various cutaneous conditions. A rare yet catastrophic complication, steroid injection-induced vision loss (SIIVL) remains underrecognized with more attention directed towards vision loss caused by hyaluronic acid fillers. This review examines reports of vision loss caused by intralesional steroid injections in the treatment of dermatologic disorders on the face and scalp.
Authors
- Osaigbokan Aihie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5204-3786)
- Lydiah Fridah Mpyisi
- Nkanyezi Ferguson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6602-7586)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAAD reviews.
- Published
- 2026-01-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdrv.2026.01.002
- Primary Topic
- Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00