Author/Authors :
Cekić, Sonja Predrag Clinic of Ophthalmology - Clinic Centre, Niš, Serbia , Stanković-Babić, Gordana Ljubomir Clinic of Ophthalmology - Clinic Centre, Niš, Serbia , Mile Mršić, Jovica Clinic of Ophthalmology - Clinic Centre, Niš, Serbia , Petković, Tatjana Immunological Laboratory - Clinic Centre, Niš, Serbia
Abstract :
Purpose: To report a case of central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) in a patient with
metabolic syndrome X.
Case Report: A 64 year-old-man presented with abrupt, painless, and severe loss
of vision in his left eye. Indirect ophthalmoscopy disclosed signs compatible with
CRAO and laboratory investigations revealed erythrocyte sedimentation rate of
74 mm/h, C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 21 mg/l, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia,
hypertriglyceridemia and hypercholesterolemia. Fluorescein angiography and
immunological studies excluded other systemic disorders. The patient met the full
criteria of the National Cholesterol Education Program for metabolic syndrome X.
Conclusion: In addition to different vascular complications such as stroke, and
cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome X may be associated with retinal vascular
occlusions.
Keywords :
Occlusion , Central Retinal Artery , MetS , Metabolic Syndrome X
