Celiac disease (CD) is a digestive disorder caused by an abnormal immune reaction to gluten, leading to severe malabsorption syndrome. Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) was reported in a couple of cases worldwide in patients with this disease entity. Herein, we are reporting a rare case of combined central retinal vein and artery occlusion in a young female celiac disease patient presented with a counting finger vision at six feet and improved to 20/60 vision after conservative management.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis article focuses on the diagnosis and management of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). NMOSD is an autoimmune, demyelinating condition characterized by inflammation of the optic nerve and/or the spinal cord, with symptoms that can range from mild impairment of movement to paralysis. The newly approved diagnostic criteria have improved the accuracy of NMOSD diagnosis.
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