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Summary
Occlusion of two cilioretinal vessels caused central vision loss in a patient. This rare event, affecting the cilioretinal artery, resulted in a central scotoma, highlighting an unusual vascular complication.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Vascular Diseases
Background:
- Cilioretinal vessels are present in 7-20% of eyes.
- Occlusions of these vessels are infrequently reported.
- Simultaneous occlusion of two cilioretinal vessels is exceptionally rare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of bilateral cilioretinal artery occlusion.
- To discuss the clinical implications of cilioretinal vessel occlusion.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a 38-year-old male patient.
- Ophthalmic examination including visual acuity and visual field testing.
Main Results:
- The patient presented with poor vision in the left eye.
- Fundus examination revealed occlusion of two cilioretinal vessels.
- A central scotoma was confirmed on visual field testing.
Conclusions:
- Occlusion of multiple cilioretinal vessels is a rare cause of central vision loss.
- This case underscores the importance of considering cilioretinal vascular events in patients with unexplained visual deficits.