New Methods of Diagnosis and Treatment of Ophthalmic Artery Stenosis in Patients with Ischemic Central Retinal Vein Occlusions

The purpose of this report was to examine if correlations exist in patients with Ischemic Central Retinal Vein Occlusion syndromes and significant narrowing’s of the ophthalmic arteries. Further, we wanted to see if a minimally invasive technique could accurately indicate low orbital arterial perfusion and predict which patients may benefit from cerebral angiography. By identifying proximal ophthalmic artery lesions which may contribute to retinal hypo perfusion and severe visual loss, ophthalmic artery revascularization may be a reasonable recommendation in selected cases. One patient who underwent revascularization experienced dramatic improvement in visual function and retinal morphology. If ophthalmic artery disease proves to be a relatively consistent finding in Ischemic Central Retinal Vein occlusive disease, techniques for intervention could be offered.

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