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Ophthalmic masquerades of the atherosclerotic carotids.
Indian J Ophthalmol ; 2014 Apr ; 62 (4): 472-476
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-155602
ABSTRACT
Patients with carotid atherosclerosis can present with ophthalmic symptoms. These symptoms and signs can be due to retinal emboli, hypoperfusion of the retina and choroid, opening up of collateral channels, or chronic hypoperfusion of the globe (ocular ischemic syndrome). These pathological mechanisms can produce many interesting signs and a careful history can bring out important past symptoms pointing toward the carotid as the source of the patient’s presenting symptom. Such patients are at high risk for an ischemic stroke, especially in the subsequent few days following their first acute symptom. It is important for clinicians to be familiar with these ophthalmic symptoms and signs caused by carotid atherosclerosis for making an early diagnosis and to take appropriate measures to prevent a stroke. This review elaborates the clinical features, importance, and implications of various ophthalmic symptoms and signs resulting from atherosclerotic carotid artery disease.

Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Type of study: Screening study Language: English Journal: Indian J Ophthalmol Year: 2014 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Type of study: Screening study Language: English Journal: Indian J Ophthalmol Year: 2014 Type: Article