Partial Central Retinal Vein Obstruction Combined With Central Retinal Artery Occlusion In A Sickle Cell Disease Patient; A Case Report

Abstract

The ocular manifestations of sickle cell disease are diverse and result from vascular occlusion, which may occur in the conjunctiva, iris, retina, and choroid. Occlusion of the central retinal artery or the central retinal vein however occurs rarely. We report a case of a 46 year old known sickle cell disease patient who presented with features of unilateral central retinal artery occlusion and partial central retinal vein occlusion. Occlusion of the central retinal vein and artery occurring simultaneously in a sickle cell disease patient has not been previously documented to the best of our knowledge.