OCCLUSION OF THE CENTRAL RETINAL ARTERY IN A 12-YEAR-OLD BOY

Abstract

Purpose. The article discusses a clinical case of a 12-year-old child with occlusion of the central retinal artery of its inferior temporal branch. This pathology of vision practically does not occur in childhood, which, accordingly, is of interest to this clinical case in modern ophthalmology. Material and methods. The article presents and describes diagnostic methods such as initial examination by a doctor, visual acuity, intraocular pressure (IOP), optical coherence tomography (OCT) of the macular region, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain and blood vessels, computer perimetry (30o), electroretinography (ERG), visual evoked potentials (VEP) for reversible pattern and flash and treatment methods within the first 1.5-2 months from the onset of occlusion.Results and discussion. In the course of treatment, a relatively favorable and stable result was achieved. There was a gradual expansion of the visual fields in the upper pole of the eye and a decrease in retinal edema, normalization of its blood circulation in the lower temporal region.Conclusions. Despite an early visit to a medical institution, timely complex treatment, complete restoration of the visual fieldsis not observed.