Branch retinal artery occlusion (BRAO) is a prevalent vascular occlusive disorder of the eye. In transient BRAO, an embolus temporarily blocks the vessel and then moves on resulting in recovery of blood circulation. In this case, we have documented migration of the embolus with recovery of perfusion of the retina and improvement of visual acuity in a patient with transient BRAO. Early diagnosis...

Intraarterial fibrinolysis was performed in three patients with acute central retinal artery occlusion using recombinant tissue plasminogen activator as a fibrinolytic agent. In two cases the ophthalmic artery was selectively catheterized, and in the other a thrombolytic drug was infused into the ophthalmic artery by way of the meningeal collaterals. All patients experienced visual improvement....

The acute irreversible loss of vision associated with central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) can be devastating, especially in young patients. literature has revealed potential risk factors, including hypercoagulability, trauma, sickle cell disorders, cardiac valvular disease, carotid stenosis, use oral contraceptives, pregnancy, collagen vascular increased intraocular pressure, optic nerve dr...