title: Retinal arterial macroaneurysms.
abstract: Retinal arterial macroaneurysm is a distinct, infrequently occurring fundus sign usually found in older patients with systemic vascular disease. The lesion arises on a main branch of the retinal artery within the first three orders of bifurcation. Visual disturbance is uncommon, although it may occur as a result of vitreous or retinal hemorrhage or macular edema. This paper presents two cases of retinal arterial macroaneurysm and discusses the diagnosis, etiology, and management of this condition.
authors.affiliation: Eye Institute, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia 19141.
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authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Nyman
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D008297:Male; D012161:Retinal Artery; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*