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Detecting a specific cause for central retinal artery occlusion

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We read with interest the review by Chen and colleagues [1] regarding central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO). While there is robust literature regarding risk factors (e.g. hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidaemia) for CRAO, there is little written about specific causes. This led us to examine data at our institution to determine the frequency of detecting an identifiable cause of CRAO.

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    Malcolm M. Kates & Lanning B. Kline

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Kates, M.M., Kline, L.B. Detecting a specific cause for central retinal artery occlusion. Eye 39, 1015 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-025-03600-z

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