Abstract:Giant cell arteritis (GCA) with ocular involvement is an emergency condition, and treatment with glucocorticoids should be provided immediately upon clinical suspicion of GCA to prevent potential blindness. In this case report, we discuss a case of a 70-years-old Caucasian male presented to the emergency department with one day sudden onset of double vision. This is a teaching case report aimed to discuss the management options, potential complications and visual prognosis of this particular case.
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