A case of frequently recurring amaurosis fugax with atherothrombotic ophthalmic artery occlusion.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 49-year-old woman with diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia experienced frequent transient monocular blindness in the right eye during a 3-week period. Examination revealed atherothrombotic occlusion of the right ophthalmic artery (OA) without embolic sources. After treatment with aspirin, attacks resolved completely. Her symptoms were attributed to microembolism from the occluded OA.
Medical subject headings
- Amaurosis Fugax
- Arterial Occlusive Diseases
- Ophthalmic Artery
- Retinal Diseases