The American Heart Association issued a scientific statement with recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment and secondary prevention of central retinal artery occlusion, or CRAO.Published in ...

Journal reference: Grory, B. M., et al. (2021) Management of Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Stroke. doi.org/10.1161/STR.0000000000000366.

Scott, I.U., et al. (2022) Month 60 Outcomes after Treatment Initiation with Anti-VEGF Therapy for Macular Edema due to Central or Hemi-Retinal Vein Occlusion. American Journal of Ophthalmology ...

Letter to the Journal Published: 23 January 2003 Central retinal artery occlusion following staphylococcal orbital cellulitis R M Bhola, S Dhingra, A G McCormick & T K Chan Eye 17, 109–111 (2003 ...

0 1 2 Next Credit: Lead Image: National Institute of Health Cite this: Philippe Gabriel Steg. A Review of Central Retinal Artery Occlusion - Medscape - Oct 25, 2021.

It makes sense, then, that the risk factors for atherosclerosis and for retinal vessel occlusion overlap. These include obesity, smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes.

HIGH cholesterol left untreated is known to increase a person's risk of retinal artery occlusion which could lead to permanent vision loss. Knowing the signs is crucial and following an at-home ...