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Evaluation of bilateral central retinal artery occlusions with optical coherence tomography-based microangiography: a case report

Authors: Aaron Y. Lee, Qinqin Zhang, Douglas M. Baughman, Raghu Mudumbai, Ruikang K. Wang, Cecilia S. Lee

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2016

Abstract

Background

We report a case of bilateral central retinal artery occlusion and the evaluation of retinal vasculature and capillaries by using optical coherence tomography angiography.

Case presentation

A 75-year-old white man presented with central retinal artery occlusion in one eye and underwent a carotid angioplasty. Upon discontinuing anticoagulant, he had a subsequent central retinal artery occlusion in the other eye. Optical coherence tomography angiography images were obtained to compare the retinal microvasculature in both eyes.

Conclusions

Atrophy of the involved retina continues for several weeks after central retinal artery occlusion but the loss of retinal capillaries is immediate and stable over time. The presence of cilioretinal arteries that perfuse the central macula can prevent profound vision loss.

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Title: Evaluation of bilateral central retinal artery occlusions with optical coherence tomography-based microangiography: a case report
Authors: Aaron Y. Lee
Qinqin Zhang
Douglas M. Baughman
Raghu Mudumbai
Ruikang K. Wang
Cecilia S. Lee
Publication date: 01-12-2016
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2016
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-016-1095-0

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Evaluation of bilateral central retinal artery occlusions with optical coherence tomography-based microangiography: a case report

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Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

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