Retinal Artery and Vein Occlusion Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
How do retinal artery and vein occlusions present?
A
Sudden onset monocular vision loss
2
Q
What is needed to differentiate retinal artery vs vein occlusion?
A
Retinal examination
3
Q
What is seen on exam in Artery occlusion?
A
Cherry red macula: because the rest of the retina is pale
4
Q
What is seen on exam in vein occlusion?
A
Extravasation of blood into the retina
5
Q
How do you try to treat artery occlusion?
A
Thrombolytics
100% oxygen
Ocular massasge
Acetazolamide
Anterior chamber paracentesis
6
Q
What is used to try and treat vein occlusion?
A
VEGF-Inhibitors: Ranibizumab
