Updates in Central Retinal Artery Occlusion

CRAO should be managed as an acute ischemic stroke of the eye. Thrombolysis within 4.5 hours offers the highest potential for visual recovery, but further prospective, randomized studies are needed to determine efficacy, safety, and optimal management strategies. Improving public awareness, implementing streamlined multidisciplinary protocols, and expanding access to specialized care are essential to enabling timely intervention.