Treatment of Retinopathy and Macular Edema Secondary to A Carotid-Cavernous Fistula

Abstract

Purpose:To present a case report on a patient with retinal complications from a carotid-cavernous fistula.Methods:Observational case report.Results:A 26-year-old patient sustained head trauma following a motorcycle accident. Examination and retinal imaging demonstrated a venous stasis retinopathy with cystoid macular edema. The edema resolved with aflibercept, but not with bevacizumab.Conclusion:The patient was diagnosed with venous stasis retinopathy secondary to carotid-cavernous fistula. Pathologic findings completely resolved with appropriate management.