Optic Canal Decompression and Direct Ophthalmic Artery Fibrinolysis for Traumatic Optic Neuropathy With Central Retinal Artery Occlusion

Abstract

Central retinal artery occlusion is a rare association of traumatic optic neuropathy. Superselective fibrinolytic therapy is a management option for central artery occlusion that reduces systemic side effects of thrombolysis. A rare case of posttraumatic central retinal artery occlusion is described where optic nerve decompression was performed followed by restoration of central retinal flow by direct puncture of ophthalmic artery and institution of fibrinolytic therapy.

• Central retinal artery occlusion
• fibrinolysis, optic nerve decompression
• transcaruncular optic canal decompression
• traumatic optic neuropathy
• urokinase

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