CRAO Flashcards
1
Q
Due to
A
Thrombus or arteritis (GCA)
2
Q
Features
A
sudden, painless unilateral visual loss
relative afferent pupillary defect
‘cherry red’ spot on a pale retina
3
Q
Mx of CRAO If underlying GCA
A
IV methylprednisolone
4
Q
Mx of CRVO (vein, not artery occlusion)
A
macular oedema - intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) agents
retinal neovascularization - laser photocoagulation
