Retinal Artery Occlusion: A Review of Current Management Practices

Hannah J. Yu, Sophia Choi, Rodney Guiseppi, Touka Banaee

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Abstract

Retinal artery occlusion (RAO) is a well-characterized ischemic ophthalmic event that may result in sudden and devastating vision loss. The etiology of RAO may vary including both arteritic and non-arteritic causes and the location of the lesion can extend from the ophthalmic artery to the branches of the central retinal artery. Given this variable causes of RAO, the clinical presentation and extent of vision loss may also differ from case to case, necessitating a prompt and thorough evaluation, including a full stroke work up. While there is currently no widely accepted standard for the treatment of RAO, there are several proposed methods that have been or are currently being investigated through retrospective studies and prospective trials. The current article aims to provide a review of the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management of RAO in addition to presenting a systematic review of recently published studies on treatment options for RAO.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)488-507
Number of pages20
JournalJournal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research
Volume19
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2024

Keywords

  • Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion
  • Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
  • Management
  • Retinal Artery Occlusion
  • Systematic Review
  • Treatment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ophthalmology

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