Retinal Vascular Occlusion Learning Center
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Retinal artery occlusion is a blockage of the blood supply in the arteries to the retina - the light-sensitive tissue in the back of the eye. |
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Causes
Retinal arteries may become blocked by a blood clot or substances (such as fat or plaque) that get stuck in the arter...
Tests
Tests to evaluate the retina may include: Color vision; Examination of the retina after the pupil is dilated; Fluores...
Treatments
Breathing in (inhaling) a carbon dioxide/oxygen mixture has been used to treat blockages in the arteries. This treatm...
Complications
Partial or complete loss of vision in the affected eye; Similar problem occurring again in the same or the other eye;...
Prevention
Measures used to prevent other blood vessel (vascular) diseases, such as coronary artery disease, may decrease the ri...
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