What Researchers Did
Researchers reported a case of cilioretinal artery occlusion in a 78-year-old male patient following cataract and macular hole surgery.
What They Found
The patient experienced sudden visual loss 15 days post-surgery, with imaging confirming cilioretinal artery occlusion. Despite medical treatment and 20 sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, the best visual acuity was 50 cmFC, and central macular thickness was 139 microns at the last examination.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection as it is a single case report from outside Canada.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, the findings of this study cannot be generalized to a broader patient population.