Early hyperbaric oxygen therapy for retinal artery occlusion
I. Beiran , I. Goldenberg , Y. Adir , A. Tamir , A. Shupak, B. Miller
Department of Ophthalmology, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa
Conclusion
Early HBO therapy appears to have a beneficial effect on visual outcome in patients with RAO.
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion. A Continuing Look At Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy As A Treatment For This Vascular Event
By J.L. Williams, H.L. Brooks, Jr., R.L. Steinmetz, J.S. Peters, S.D. Sundbye
Department Of Hyperbaric Medicine, Tallahassee Community Hospital, 2011
Conclusion
HBOT is a logical treatment for central retinal artery occlusion. This continuing study corroborates improvement of vision using HBOT when the occlusion is under 24 hours, and further study will be needed to determine effectiveness of treatment after a 24-hour period has elapsed.
