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Retinal Artery/Vein Occlusion Flashcards

1
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What is retinal artery occlusion?

A

Embolus to the retinal artery

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2
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What are the types of retinal artery occlusion?

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Central

Branch

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3
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What are features of central retinal artery occlusion?

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Sudden complete loss unilateral vision loss

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4
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What are features of branch retinal artery occlusion?

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Sudden partial unilateral vision loss

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5
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How is retinal artery occlusion managed?

A

EMERGENCY - refer to ophthalmology

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What is retinal vein occlusion?

A

Thrombosis in the retinal vein

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What are the risk factors for retinal vein occlusion?

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Increasing age
Glaucoma
Polycythaemia

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8
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What are the features of retinal vein occlusion?

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Sudden loss of vision

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9
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What is seen in fundoscopy in retinal vein occlusion

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Scattered haemorrhages
Engorged veins
Disc swelling

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10
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How is retinal vein occlusion managed?

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EMERGENCY - refer to ophthalmology

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