
Retinal Artery Occlusion - EyeWiki
Occlusion of the retinal arteries results in ischemia of the inner retina. When the inner retina is damaged, it first becomes very edematous. Over time, the edema resolves and the inner retina atrophies.
What Is a Retinal Artery Occlusion? - American Academy of Ophthalmology
Nov 11, 2024 · If a blood clot or cholesterol builds up and blocks blood flow in one or more of your retina’s arteries, it is called a retinal artery occlusion (RAO). This is like having a stroke (when blood …
Eye Stroke: Retinal Artery Occlusion - WebMD
Aug 1, 2025 · Retinal artery occlusion, or eye stroke, can cause sudden and permanent vision loss. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Retinal Artery Occlusion: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Apr 19, 2024 · Read on to learn more about retinal artery occlusion, including its symptoms, treatments, and outlook.
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion - Patients - The American Society of ...
The main artery supplying blood to the eye is the ophthalmic artery; when it is blocked, it produces the most damage. A blockage in the main artery in the retina is called central retinal artery occlusion …
Eye Stroke: Types, Symptoms & Causes - Cleveland Clinic
An eye stroke, or retinal artery occlusion, happens when blood flow to your retina is blocked. This is a medical emergency.
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion - Johns Hopkins Medicine
When one of the vessels that carry blood to your eye’s retina gets blocked, it can cause you to lose your eyesight. This problem often happens suddenly and without any pain. This is called a central retinal …
Therapeutic Strategies for Retinal Artery Occlusion—A Literature …
Retinal artery occlusion (RAO) is an emergency condition causing acute retinal ischemia and is considered an equivalent of ischemic stroke. The occurrence of an episode of RAO is associated …
Central and branch retinal artery occlusion - UpToDate
Jul 6, 2023 · Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) and branch retinal artery occlusion (BRAO) present with acute, painless loss of monocular vision.
Retinal artery occlusion - Penn Medicine
Jan 29, 2024 · Retinal artery occlusion is a blockage in one of the small arteries that carry blood to the retina. The retina is a layer of tissue in the back of the eye that is able to sense light. Retinal arteries …