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DOI: 10.1055/a-2772-9058
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Visual Recovery after Intravenous Thrombolysis in Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion with Paracentral Defect: A Case Report

Visuelle Rückbildung nach intravenöser Thrombolyse bei retinalen Arterienastverschluss mit parazentralem Defekt: ein Fallbericht

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  • Khaled Abdelhamid 

    Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland

  • Oussama Habra

    Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
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Introduction

Branch retinal artery occlusion (BRAO) is typically not considered an indication for systemic thrombolysis. However, in selected cases with relevant central or paracentral visual field loss, early reperfusion with intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) may be beneficial [1]. Evidence remains limited, and no standardized treatment exists. While (IVT) has shown promise in central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) [2], [3], [4], its role in BRAO remains under investigation.



Publication History

Received: 31 October 2025

Accepted: 15 December 2025

Article published online:
11 February 2026

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