Central retinal artery occlusion (cherry-red spot)

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Teaching point

A fundoscopic cherry-red spot indicates central retinal artery occlusion; immediate measures include ocular massage and lowering intraocular pressure (e.g. anterior chamber paracentesis), aiming to dislodge the embolus.

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