Central Retinal Artery Occlusion Associated with Atrial Septal Defect: A Case Report

Authors

  • Sharad Gupta Sagarmatha Choudhary Eye Hospital, Siraha, Lahan, Nepal https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8654-5172
  • Manoj Aryal Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Yogita Rajbhandari Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Ajay Adhikari National Academy of Medical Science (NAMS), Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Vinit Kumar Kamble Sagarmatha Choudhary Eye Hospital, Siraha, Lahan, Nepal
  • Binod Aryal Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

Keywords:

Atrial Septal Defect, Central Retinal Artery Occlusion

Abstract

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22502/jlmc.v7i1.281

Introduction: Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is characterized by sudden obstruction of the arterial blood flow in the retinal circulation with consequent ischemic damage to the retina resulting in vision loss. An interesting case of unilateral CRAO associated with atrial septal defect (ASD) in a young female is reported here.

Case: A young female presented to emergency department with history of sudden and painless loss of vision in her right eye for one day. Her visual acuity at the time of presentation was perception of light in right eye and 6/6 in left eye. On examination, anterior segments of both the eyes were normal. However, relative afferent pupillary defect was positive in her right eye. On fundus examination, right eye showed pale retina and cherry red spot whereas left eye was unremarkable. Findings were suggestive of right eye CRAO. Ocular massage was done and oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitor was given. Patient was referred to a cardiologist for further evaluation and establishment of the etiology. All tests were within reference limit except a large ASD (secundum type with left to right shunt) with a diameter of 28 mm was revealed on transthoracic echocardiogram.

Conclusion: The association between ASD and CRAO is rare. Intracardiac shunts through defect may predispose the disease. Detailed cardiac evaluation is mandatory to rule out possible causes to prevent ocular or systemic embolic events and associated morbidity.

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Author Biographies

Sharad Gupta, Sagarmatha Choudhary Eye Hospital, Siraha, Lahan, Nepal

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Manoj Aryal, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

Consultant Optometrist

Yogita Rajbhandari, Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, Kathmandu, Nepal

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Ajay Adhikari, National Academy of Medical Science (NAMS), Kathmandu, Nepal

DM Resident, Department of Cardiology

Vinit Kumar Kamble, Sagarmatha Choudhary Eye Hospital, Siraha, Lahan, Nepal

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Binod Aryal, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

Medical Laboratory Technologist

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Published

2019-06-25

How to Cite

Gupta, S., Aryal, M., Rajbhandari, Y., Adhikari, A., Kamble, V. K., & Aryal, B. (2019). Central Retinal Artery Occlusion Associated with Atrial Septal Defect: A Case Report. Journal of Lumbini Medical College, 7(1). Retrieved from https://nepjol.info./index.php/JLMC/article/view/25101

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2019)

Section

Case Reports

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