Retinal Artery Occlusion

Retinal Artery Occlusion is a serious eye condition caused by a blockage in one of the arteries that supply blood to the retina. This blockage prevents oxygen and nutrients from reaching the affected parts of the retina, leading to sudden and often severe vision loss. Retinal Artery Occlusion can occur due to the obstruction of a retinal artery by a cholesterol plaque, a blood clot or other material.

Symptoms of Retinal Artery Occlusion include sudden, painless vision loss. Depending on the extent of artery occlusion vision lass may be partial or involve total field of vision. Some individuals may experience fleeting episodes of vision loss, known as amaurosis fugax, before a complete occlusion occurs. Retina Artery Occlusion might lead to complications such as elevated intraocular pressure and bleeding which requires treatment by a vitreoretinal surgeon. These treatments may involve injections of medicine into the eye, laser therapy and in some cases surgery.

Retinal Artery Occlusion is often associated with underlying health conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and other cardiovascular disorders. Because Retinal Artery Occlusion and strokes share common underlying causes, close coordination with the primary doctor or cardiovascular specialist is very important to manage these risk factors.

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