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Overview
Breathing in (inhaling) a carbon dioxide-oxygen mixture has been used to treat blockages in the arteries. This treatment causes the arteries of the retina to widen (dilate. It may allow the clot to move down the artery and sometimes break up, which reduces the area of the retina...[read article]
Tests for Retinal Vascular Occlusion
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Fluorescein angiography is an eye test that uses a special dye and camera to look at blood flow in the retina and choroid. More
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Ophthalmoscopy is an examination of the back part of the eyeball (fundus), which includes the retina, optic disc, choroid, and blood vessels. More
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A standard ophthalmic exam is a series of tests done to check your vision and the health of your eyes. See also: Refraction test More
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The slit-lamp examination looks at structures that are at the front of the eye. More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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The visual acuity test is used to determine the smallest letters a person can read on a standardized chart or card held 14 - 20 feet away. More
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Fluorescein angiography is an eye test that uses a special dye and camera to look at blood flow in the retina and choroid. More
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A color vision test checks your ability to distinguish between different colors. More
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Electroretinography is a test to measure the electrical response of the eye's light-sensitive cells, called rods and cones. More
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An arteriogram is an imaging test that uses x-rays and a special dye to see inside the arteries. It can be used to see arteries in the heart, brain, kidney, and man... More
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Medical Procedures for Retinal Vascular Occlusion
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy uses a special chamber, sometimes called a pressure chamber, to increase the amount of oxygen in the blood. More
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Paracentesis of Anterior Chamber of Eye
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Surgical Procedures for Retinal Vascular Occlusion
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Photocoagulation therapy is a method of treating detachments (tears) of the retina (the layer of light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye) with an argon laser. ... More
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Photocoagulation therapy is a method of treating detachments (tears) of the retina (the layer of light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye) with an argon laser. ... More
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Vitrectomy is the surgical removal of the vitreous (transparent gel that fills the eye from the iris to the retina). More
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