Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah
Abstract
Presurgical embolization of vascular tumors is relatively common. Embolization via the ophthalmic artery carries risk of blindness from iatrogenic ophthalmic or retinal arterial occlusion. We report a case of visual loss following embolization to devascularize a meningioma via the ophthalmic artery; describe key clinical and radiographic features; and review considerations for prevention of potential visual complications of the procedure