Ocular Ischemic Syndrome
Definition
Disruption of blood flow through the carotid artery,
causing monocular loss of vision. This is a
medical EMERGENCY.
Symptoms
Monocular vision loss ranging from 20/40 - Light Perception
Signs
Rubeosis Iridis (Neo of the Iris)
Mid Peripheral Hemorrhages
Causes
Blockage of the cartoid artery
Workup
STAT
Carotid Doppler (Check level cartotid artery stenosis).
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