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Br J Ophthalmol 1985;69:681-687 doi:10.1136/bjo.69.9.681
  • Research Article

Syndrome of ischaemic ocular inflammation: six cases and a review.

Abstract

Patients with carotid occlusive disease may develop a variety of symptoms and signs secondary to chronic ocular ischaemia. We report six cases affecting nine eyes and review the findings of teichopsia, anterior segment ischaemia, venous stasis retinopathy, and ocular neovascularisation. The assessment and surgical management of carotid obstruction are discussed. Some comments on the relevance of coexisting diabetes are made.

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