Open AccessRetinal Vascular Signs and Cerebrovascular Diseases
Author(s) -
Tyler Hyungtaek Rim,
Alvin Wei Jun Teo,
Henrik Hee Seung Yang,
Carol Y. Cheung,
Tien Yin Wong
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of neuro-ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.586
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 1536-5166
pISSN - 1070-8022
DOI - 10.1097/wno.0000000000000888
Subject(s) - retinal , medicine , stroke (engine) , retina , diabetic retinopathy , retinopathy , subclinical infection , ophthalmology , vascular occlusion , infarction , hypertensive retinopathy , central retinal vein , cardiology , diabetes mellitus , myocardial infarction , biology , neuroscience , mechanical engineering , engineering , endocrinology
Cerebrovascular disease (CeVD), including stroke, is a leading cause of death globally. The retina is an extension of the cerebrum, sharing embryological and vascular pathways. The association between different retinal signs and CeVD has been extensively evaluated. In this review, we summarize recent studies which have examined this association.