Central retinal arterial occlusion is an ophthalmic emergency characterized by the sudden blockage of the central retinal artery, the primary blood vessel supplying the retina. This occlusion leads to rapid and severe vision loss in the affected eye. The most common cause of central retinal arterial occlusion is an embolus that obstructs the artery from the carotid artery or the heart. The sudden interruption of blood flow to the retina results in ischemia, causing damage to the retinal cells. Patients with central retinal arterial occlusion typically experience sudden, painless vision loss, necessitating immediate medical attention to address the underlying cause and attempt to restore blood flow. Unfortunately, the prognosis for visual recovery in central retinal arterial occlusion is limited, making early diagnosis and intervention critical in managing this serious eye condition. This activity describes the etiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, evaluation, and management of central retinal arterial occlusion, providing clinicians with the knowledge and tools to improve patient care. Participating clinicians within emergency medicine, ophthalmology, and related disciplines are equipped to intervene when treating patients with central retinal arterial occlusion.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/19136
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Pathology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Hematology, Hematology (Blood, BM), Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology