[Ocular changes in internal carotid artery diseases caused by artheriosclerosis]

The aim of the study was to show ocular changes in internal carotid artery diseases caused by artheriosclerosis and their etiology. Internal carotid artery supply blood to the organ of vision, therefore pathologies of those arteries caused by artheriosclerosis may have direct influence on its functioning. Most common syndromes are temporary (amaurosis fugax) or constant reduction of visual acuity. In fundus examination central retinal artery occlusion and branch retinal artery occlusion are most common diagnosis, retinal vein occlusion, anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, ocular ischemic syndrome are less common. An ophtalmologist might be the very first specialist whom patient with internal carotid artery disease will visit. Proper recognition and diagnosis of disease may protect patient against serious life-threatening complications like stroke.