Overview
Definition
Blockage of the central retinal artery.
Epidemiology
Varies globally. Often age and lifestyle dependent.
Etiology & Risk Factors
- Embolism (carotid plaque, AFib).
Clinical Symptoms
- Sudden
- painless
- profound monocular vision loss.
Clinical Approach
Diagnosis
- Fundoscopy (Cherry-red spot
- pale retina).
Management
- Ocular massage
- hyperbaric oxygen (often poor prognosis).
Complications
- Permanent blindness.