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Central retinal artery occlusion
Central retinal artery occlusion
by Alike Medical Team ∙ Updated on June 13, 2023
General
Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) refers to a situation when one of the vessels that carry blood to your eye’s retina gets blocked, it can cause you to lose your eyesight. This problem often happens suddenly and without any pain.
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Signs & symptoms
Usually, the signs of CRAO are: - Sudden blindness in one of your eyes - Sudden, complete blurring of eyesight in one eye - In some cases it may be presented with steady loss of eyesight in one eye over a few weeks
Diagnosis
If your healthcare provider suspects that you suffer from CRAO, he or she will do a physical exam of the eye. Your healthcare provider may also do a number of other eye tests to investigate the cause to your CRAO.
Treatment
Your healthcare provider will provide your treatment based on the cause to CRAO, how severe the eyesight loss is, and your medical history. In some cases, your doctor may choose to remove the occlusion. To do so, He or she may use a clot-busting medicine, such as a tissue-plasminogen activator or t-PA. Alternatively, they may choose to remove a small amount of fluid from the front of the eye to attempt to restore the blood flow.
Note
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National Institutes of Health ∙ World Health Organization ∙ MedlinePluse ∙ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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