Position paper on retinal arterial occlusion. SEMI-SERV

Abstract

The retina is an organ frequently affected by ischemic changes. Retinal arterial occlusion can be considered the equivalent of stroke, in terms of presentation, management and treatment. In addition to a specific ophthalmological treatment systemic management is essential with an appropriate study and control of cardiovascular risk factors considering these patients of a very high cardiovascular risk. In this consensus document we aim to provide an update on this relatively frequent pathology in our practices, considering the importance of an early and systematic action.

Keywords: Arteria; Artery; Occlusion; Oclusión; Retina; Riesgo vascular; Vascular risk.