29th October 2020

Sarah is an 80-year-old woman who lost vision in her left eye this morning

Sarah is an 80-year-old woman who lost vision in her left eye this morning. The visual acuity of her left eye is limited to detecting hand movement. She is diagnosed clinically after slit-lamp examination with a central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO). She wants to know what the prognosis is should she refuse treatment. Which of the following is true regarding the natural history of CRAO?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.