Bilateral cilio-retinal artery occlusion in classic migraine

Postgrad Med J. 1991 Mar;67(785):282-4. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.67.785.282.

Abstract

A case of bilateral cilio-retinal artery occlusion in a patient with classic migraine is described. It is unlikely that this hitherto unreported occurrence represents altered tone in the dense adrenergic innervation to the posterior ciliary circulation. We advise the continued use of beta-adrenergic blockers as prophylaxis in ocular migraine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / etiology
  • Ciliary Body / blood supply*
  • Female
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Humans
  • Migraine Disorders / complications*
  • Migraine Disorders / prevention & control
  • Propranolol / therapeutic use
  • Retinal Artery Occlusion / etiology*

Substances

  • Propranolol