DR.VISHWA NANDHA N R

Abstract

The central retinal artery occlusion is an ophthalmic emergency and the ocular analogue of cerebral stroke. It is an obstruction of retinal blood flow that may be due to an embolus causing occlusion or thrombus formation, vasculitis causing retinal vasculature inflammation, traumatic vessel wall damage, or spasm. The lack of oxygen delivery to the retina during the blockage often results in severe vision loss in the area of ischemic retina. Retina survival depends on the degree of collateralization and the duration of retinal ischemia. These patients are also at high risk of developing stroke and ischemic heart disease. Prompt diagnosis and timely intervention is crucial to avoid irreversible vision loss and is also a life saver. In this presentation we have discussed about a case of embolic central retinal artery occlusion and the cause, presentation and management of central retinal artery occlusion.