Recovery of visual function after endarterectomy - series of cases report

Carotid arteriosclerosis is the main cause of stroke but it can also lead to ophthalmic symptoms. In this article, we aim present four patients. All them had hemodynamically significant asymptomatic unilateral carotid stenosis and underwent internal endarterectomy. Postoperatively, their visual function improved. Mean deviation in perimetry values amplitudes pattern evoked potentials increased. Two patients improved acuity; other two, remained stable.