central retinal artery occlusion

Question 1

risk factors for central retinal artery occlusion

Answer 1

CVD - smoking, HTN, diabetes, cholesterol
giant cell arteritis - older, polymyalgia rheumatica

Question 2

presentation of central retinal artery occlusion

Answer 2

sudden painless loss of vision
curtain coming down
relative afferent pupillary defect
pale retina
cherry red spot

Question 3

management of central retinal artery occlusion

Answer 3

test ESR + temporal artery biopsy for GCA
is yes then steroids

otherwise
ocular massage
anterior chamber paracentesis
inhaled carbogen

treat risk factors