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Recurrent retinal artery obstruction as a presenting symptom of ophthalmic artery aneurysm: a case report
Background:
Retinal artery obstruction is an ophthalmic emergency requiring immediate treatment. Recurrent episodes are the result of thromboembolic seeding and necessitate diagnostic efforts to find a possible source for this seeding. The most common sources of such seeding are the valves of the heart and the carotid arteries.
Case Report:
We describe a case of a 25-year-old man who had recurrent episodes of retinal artery obstruction due to embolic spread.
Discussion:
We suggest the origin of the embolic spread to be a post-traumatic ophthalmic artery aneurysm. The immediate and long-term treatment given to the patient are described, the present case is compared to earlier reports, and the unusual clinical picture and suggested treatment are discussed.