high risk of neovascularization and glaucoma after central retinal artery occlusion

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High Incidence of Neovascularization After Retinal Artery Occlusion

Posted By Dr. Ari Weitzner On March 7, 2011 @ 5:44 am In Glaucoma,Retina | Comments Disabled

European Journal Ophthalmology: More than most think, researchers noted, in a small retrospective study, a neovascularization rate of 18% after CRAO, as early as two weeks after the event. They urge close follow-up to avoid neovascular glaucoma (rate of 15%). My experience suggests otherwise, and I think this study is not typical.

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