Giant cell arteritis: Its ophthalmic manifestations

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most important medical emergency in ophthalmology, because its most dreaded complication is visual loss, which is preventable if these patients are diagnosed early and treated immediately and aggressively. This is a brief review of GCA, its ophthalmic manifestations, and how to diagnose and manage them.

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Giant cell arteritis is a critical medical emergency in ophthalmology, with visual loss being its most dreaded complication which can be prevented with early diagnosis and aggressive treatment. This review discusses GCA, its ophthalmic manifestations, and strategies for diagnosis and management.