Chorioretinal Vascularization and Electrophysiological Changes After Carotid Revascularization

Electrophysiological and Morphofunctional Changes of Retina and Choroid Vascularization After Carotid Endarterectomy, a Pilot Study

The aim of the study is to evaluate changes in retinal function by means of electro-functional examinations of the retina and to associate them with any changes in chorioretinal vascular density occurring in the ipsilateral eye after carotid revascularization surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age >18 years old
• Carotid stenosis diagnosis with indication to perform carotid endarterectomy
• informed consent form signing

Exclusion Criteria:

• age <18 years old
• recurrent intraocular inflammation
• retinal disease
• optic neuropathy, optic nerve drusen, opacity of the dioptric means in the pre- or post-operative period that prevents the acquisition of high-resolution images
• unstable fixation
• spheric refractive error > +/- 6 D spheric and/or +/- 3 D cylinder
• history of prior ocular surgery
• refusal of signing informed consent form