Isolated Cilioretinal Artery Occlusion in Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome: A Case Report.
- Author:
Min Joung LEE
1
;
Yeoung Geol PARK
;
Jae Kyoun AHN
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cilioretinal artery occlusion;
Ischemia;
Pseudoexfoliation syndrome
- MeSH:
Aged;
Arteries*;
Echocardiography;
Exfoliation Syndrome*;
Female;
Fluorescein Angiography;
Glaucoma;
Humans;
Intraocular Pressure;
Ischemia;
Retinaldehyde;
Visual Acuity
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2006;47(10):1686-1690
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To report a case of isolated cilioretinal artery occlusion associated with pseudoexfoliation syndrome. METHODS: A 66-year-old female presented with acute vision loss of the right eye. Three months prior, she had been diagnosed as having pseudoexfoliation glaucoma of both eyes, and the intraocular pressure of both eyes had been well-controlled with topical medication. RESULTS: The presenting visual acuity in her right eye was 20/100. Fundus examinations showed sectoral retinal whitening on superior macula. Fluorescein angiography revealed delayed filling of the cilioretinal artery, consistent with cilioretinal artery occlusion. No significant findings were identified by carotid doppler examination or echocardiography. After 8 weeks, retinal changes were completely resolved with improvement of her right vision to 20/25. CONCLUSIONS: Isolated cilioretinal artery occlusion may develop as an intraocular manifestation of pseudoexfoliation syndrome.
