Superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis post manual carotid compression for indirect carotid-cavernous fistula

Glucocorticoids in the treatment of non-infectious superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis – Three cases and a review of the literature

“…Finally, seven patients with SOVT following carotid compression or stent-assisted coil embolization received glucocorticoids in addition to conventional therapy. 16 , 17 Four of these patients recovered to a VA of 20/20, while one of the patients, who suffered compressive optic neuropathy before initiation of therapy, recovered to a VA of 20/60. Of the two patients with post coiling SOVT, one doubled his VA to 20/200 while the other retained his presenting VA of 20/200.…”