Key result
Bright-light unilateral visual loss links to ipsilateral internal carotid stenosis and reduced retinal artery pressure.
Why the study?
Unilateral visual loss in bright light may indicate ipsilateral carotid artery occlusive disease and reflect inadequate retinal circulation during increased metabolic demand.
Does unilateral visual loss in bright light indicate ipsilateral carotid artery occlusive disease?
Design
Case series
Authors
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Unilateral visual loss in bright light may be a clinical indicator of ipsilateral carotid artery occlusive disease due to borderline circulation unable to sustain increased retinal metabolic activity.
Case Report (n=5)
Does unilateral visual loss in bright light indicate ipsilateral carotid artery occlusive disease?
Unilateral visual loss in bright light may be a clinical indicator of ipsilateral carotid artery occlusive disease due to borderline circulation unable to sustain increased retinal metabolic activity.
Anthony J. Furlan (1979) conducted a case report in Carotid artery occlusive disease (n=5). Bright light was evaluated on Reduced retinal artery pressure and internal carotid artery occlusion or stenosis. Unilateral visual loss in bright light was associated with reduced ipsilateral retinal artery pressure and internal carotid artery occlusion or high-grade stenosis in all 5 patients.
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