Angular Vein Varix Congestion From Chronic Glasses Wear

This is a case report of a symptomatic varicose angular vein exacerbated by chronic glasses wear. Compressing the vein in a recumbent position led to increased fullness of the medial canthal region and reproduced his symptoms. Obliteration by cauterization of the vein led to resolution of symptoms. Accepted for publication July 17, 2018. Supported by core grant for vision research National Eye Institute P30 EY001792 and unrestricted Research to Prevent Blindness departmental grant. The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Daniel J. Oh, M.D., Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1855 West Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60612. E-mail: jdanieloh@gmail.com © 2018 by The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc., All rights reserved.