All are true about central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) except?
Ans. (a) Most commonly occurs due to thromboembolism; (c) Sudden painful loss of visionRef: Kanski 7/e, p. 559, 563* Presentation is with sudden and profound loss of vision, Painless, except in Giant cell arteritis* Atherosclerosis related thrombosis at the level of lamina cribrosa is by far the most common underlying cause of CRAO, accounting for 80% cases
Most commonly occurs due to thromboembolism
Anterior chamber paracentesis is used for treatment
Sudden painful loss of vision
Occurs due to obstruction of retinal artery at the level of lamina cribrosa
Retina