Wales Council of the Blind

Giant cell arteritis

Author: RNIB

Publisher: RNIB

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Description: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a condition that affects large and medium sized arteries in your body. It particularly affects the arteries in your neck and head. This can affect the blood supply to your eye and eye muscles. GCA is also known as temporal arteritis.

Date: 2025

Welsh: No

Type: Guidance