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Retinal Vascular Occlusion

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.Central retinal artery occlusion; Branch retinal artery occlusion; CRAO; BRAO....

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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 visionExamination of the retina after the pupil is dilatedFluorescein ...

Treatments

Breathing in (inhaling) a carbon dioxide-oxygen mixture has been used to treat blockages in the arteries. This treat...

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No Known Drug Therapy

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Prevention

Measures used to prevent other blood vessel(vascular) diseases, such as coronary artery disease, may decrease the ris...

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Call your health care provider if you have sudden blurring or vision loss.

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