CRAO Flashcards
1
Q
Presenting complaint
A
sudden, painless unilateral visual loss
2
Q
Examination findings
A
relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD)
3
Q
Fundoscopy finding
A
‘cherry red’ spot on a pale retina
4
Q
Main causes of CRAO
A
thromboembolism (from atherosclerosis)
arteritis (e.g. temporal arteritis)
5
Q
how can CRAO be managed if it is likely from a diagnosis of temporal arteritis?
A
Steroids
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