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| Occlusion of the central
retinal artery is usually caused by |
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| Retinal emboli from the heart
or from carotid artery. |
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| Atherosclerosis |
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| Periarteritis |
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| Symptoms |
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| Acute and profound loss of
vision |
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|
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| Fundus examination shows |
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| Retina appears white and
cloudy |
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| Cherry red spot at macula |
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| Narrowing of artery and veins |
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| Investigation |
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| Fundus
Fluorescein Angiogram |
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| Treatment |
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| Emergency treatment is required
to restore retinal circulation. |
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| Ocular massage |
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| Anterior chamber paracentesis |
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| The result of treatment is
very disappointing |
