The clinical import of a retinal cholesterol embolus: it is a question of symptoms

Paul Varner John J Pershing VA Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, MO, USA Abstract: Retinal cholesterol emboli (RCE) are occasionally found on ophthalmic examination. Originally, all RCE were thought to be related to impending cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, but it is now apparent that accompanyi...

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Main Author: Varner P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2013-05-01
Series:Clinical Optometry
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/the-clinical-import-of-a-retinal-cholesterol-embolus-it-is-a-question--a12929