Central Retinal Artery Occlusion

Question 1

What is the main symptom in central retinal artery occlusion

Answer 1

Sudden and painless loss of vision in one eye

Question 2

What are the signs of central retinal artery occlusion (3)

Answer 2

RAPD

Reduced visual acuity

Cherry spot on macula with a swollen retina

Question 3

Investigations for central retinal artery occlusion (7)

Answer 3

BP

ECG

Lipids

Echo

Carotid Doppler

ESR to rule out giant cell arteritis

Question 4

Management of central retinal artery occlusion

Answer 4

Hyperbaric oxygen