Selective intra-arterial thrombolytic therapy for central retinal artery occlusion: 26 cases report / 解放军医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To observe the effect of selective intra-arterial thrombolytic therapy for central retinal artery thrombosis. Methods 100 000-250 000U of urokinase were injected into the ophthalmic artery via a catheter in the ophthalmic artery or the internal carotid artery to carry out the thrombolytic therapy. Results The visual acuity was significantly improved from light perception or finger counting to 0.1 in 8 of a total of 26 cases, partially improved in 10 cases, and no change in vision in 8 cases. The time interval from the onset of the disease to thrombolysis was within 8 days in the 18 patients who showed improvement, 3 of them showed significant improvement, of whom 2 received the treatment within 3 days. Conclusion Selective intra-arterial thrombolytic therapy is effective for the treatment of central retinal artery thrombosis. The effect was closely related to the time interval from the onset of the disease to thrombolysis. The thrombolytic therapy should be carried out as soon as possible.