OphthalmologyOphthalmology
Retinal artery occlusion
Retinal artery occlusion
Disease overview
Retinal artery occlusion refers to the blockage of arterial blood flow to the retina, causing acute retinal ischemia, which can lead to sudden vision loss or blindness. It is one of the urgent causes...
Detailed description
Retinal artery occlusion refers to the blockage of arterial blood flow to the retina, causing acute retinal ischemia, which can lead to sudden vision loss or blindness. It is one of the urgent causes of blindness, commonly seen in the elderly, mostly in people aged 60-70, and usually affects one eye at onset.
Disease information
Disease name
Retinal artery occlusion
English name
Retinal artery occlusion
Category
Ophthalmology
Subcategory
Ophthalmology
Related departments
Ophthalmology
Fundus
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