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Review
. 2024 Nov 13;13(22):6813.
doi: 10.3390/jcm13226813.

Therapeutic Strategies for Retinal Artery Occlusion-A Literature Review

Joanna Roskal-Wałek  1   2 , Alicja Ruzik  2 , Natalia Kubiś  2 , Maria Teper  2 , Michał Wesołowski  2   3 , Zuzanna Wujec  2 , Paweł Wałek  2   4 , Dominik Odrobina  2   5 , Jerzy Mackiewicz  6 , Beata Wożakowska-Kapłon  2   4
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Review

Therapeutic Strategies for Retinal Artery Occlusion-A Literature Review

Joanna Roskal-Wałek et al. J Clin Med. .

Abstract

Retinal artery occlusion (RAO) is an emergency condition causing acute retinal ischemia and is considered an equivalent of ischemic stroke. The occurrence of an episode of RAO is associated with significant impairment of visual functions and correlates with an increased risk of future vascular events. Although RAO requires immediate diagnosis and treatment, there are currently no clear guidelines specifying optimal management. This review discusses current and future therapeutic strategies following an episode of RAO, including secondary prevention.

Keywords: hyperbaric oxygen therapy; retina; retinal artery occlusion; stroke; thrombolysis.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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