What Researchers Did
Researchers presented the case of a woman with rheumatoid arthritis who developed blockages in the arteries of both eyes.
What They Found
A 67-year-old woman with moderately active rheumatoid arthritis developed superotemporal branch retinal artery occlusion in both eyes. After two weeks of hyperbaric oxygen therapy combined with intravenous prostaglandin E1 and urokinase, her vision improved. This case highlights that multiple occlusive retinal arteritis can be a complication of rheumatoid arthritis.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.
Study Limitations
As a case report, this study describes only one patient, so its findings cannot be applied to a larger population.