Optical coherence tomography angiography shows deep capillary plexus hypoperfusion in incomplete central retinal artery occlusion

Conclusion: In this case of incomplete and transient central retinal artery occlusion, the deep capillary plexus was poorly visible on optical coherence tomography angiography, which could be due to its elective hypoperfusion and explain the ischemic whitening of the inner nuclear layer, previously described as paramacular acute middle maculopathy. However, the reason why the deep capillary plexus is more sensitive to reduced blood flow in the central retinal artery is not fully understood. In a case of partial central retinal artery occlusion, optical coherence tomography angiography allowed showing elective poor perfusion of the retinal deep capillary plexus.
Source: Retinal Cases and Brief Reports - Category: Opthalmology Tags: Case Report Source Type: research