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Central Retinal Artery Occlusion Definition
Common names:
  • Blocked Central Retinal Artery
  • Blocked Retinal Artery
  • Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
  • Occlusion of the Central Retinal Artery
  • Occlusion of the Retinal Artery
  • Retinal Artery Blockage
  • Retinal Artery Occlusion
A person with central retinal artery occlusion has sudden blockage of blood flow in the retinal artery. VideosImages

The central retinal artery is the main artery that supplies blood to the retina of the eye. Central retinal artery occlusion causes sudden onset of partial, or complete, blindness. Although it is rare, most people with central retinal artery occlusion do not regain vision in the eye.

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Last Updated: Dec 15, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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