Optical coherence tomography findings in central retinal artery occlusion.
This article describes optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings in patients with central retinal artery occlusion by conducting a retrospective review of two cases. Central retinal artery occlusion shows a distinct pattern on OCT images. In the acute phase, OCT images demonstrate the increased reflectivity and thickness of the inner retina and a corresponding decrease of reflectivity in the outer layer of the retina and retinal pigment epithelium/choriocapillaris layer. Follow-up OCT images demonstrate a decrease in the reflectivity and thickness of the inner retinal layers and a corresponding increase of reflectivity in the outer retina and retinal pigment epithelium/choriocapillaris layer compared with the baseline OCT image, suggesting a generalized atrophy of the neurosensory retina as a late finding. Therefore, the use of OCT may help facilitate prompt recognition of acute and chronic central retinal artery occlusion.
Falkenberry
Suzanne M
SM
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, USA.
Ip
Michael S
MS
Blodi
Barbara A
BA
Gunther
Jonathan B
JB
D018450:Disease Progression; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012160:Retina / Q000473:pathology*; D015356:Retinal Artery Occlusion / Q000473:pathology*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D041623:Tomography, Optical Coherence