Central retinal artery occlusion after facial trauma

A case of traumatic retrobulbar hemorrhage resulting in occlusion of the central retinal artery which was relieved by surgical drainage of the hematoma pocket is presented. Osmotic agents are of little value in such situations, and we suggest that, after trauma causing the clinical picture of a tense retrobulbar hemorrhage and central artery occlusion, the more vigorous approach to the patient is justified.