Idiopathic pediatric retinal artery occlusion

Indian J Ophthalmol. 2010 Mar-Apr;58(2):151-2. doi: 10.4103/0301-4738.60091.

Abstract

We report a case of branch retinal artery occlusion (BRAO) in a healthy young girl. An eight-year-old girl presented with sudden loss of vision in her left eye. She had a pale retina with macular edema consistent with extensive BRAO. A thorough workup was performed to determine any etiologic factor. All test results were within normal limits. Her visual acuity improved from finger counting to 20/40 over two weeks, on immediate treatment with intravenous steroids (methyl prednisolone). This case suggests that BRAO can occur in healthy children without any detectable systemic or ocular disorders and a dramatic improvement may be achieved with prompt treatment with intravenous steroids.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Retinal Artery Occlusion* / diagnosis
  • Retinal Artery Occlusion* / pathology
  • Retinal Artery Occlusion* / therapy