Retinal artery occlusion is a result of blockage in the artery located in your retina. When blood is unable to travel through this artery, it can result in severe loss of vision that can be detrimental to your quality of life.
At Infinity Retina, Dr. A'sha Brown is highly-experienced in diagnosing and treating symptoms of retinal artery occlusion. Here are several techniques Dr. Brown can perform to help manage your symptoms:
Dr. Brown will work alongside you to discover a treatment option in which you can feel comfortable and confident.
If you are suffering from retinal artery occlusion symptoms, do wait to receive treatment. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Brown today to receive the care you deserve or call (610) 606-1671.
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Retinal artery occlusion can occur when the artery located in your retina becomes blocked, making it unable to transfer oxygen and cells to the back of the eye and causing a severe loss of vision. When discussing central retinal vein occlusion vs central retinal artery occlusion with your ophthalmologist, it’s important to remember that while both conditions affect blood vessels, one affects the veins and the other affects an artery.
Your retinal artery can become clogged for a variety of reasons, particularly by an embolus (or a piece of cholesterol) or a thrombus (blood clot). Because of this, any risk factors for high cholesterol or blood clots are also risk factors for retinal artery occlusion. The most common risk factors include:
Retinal artery occlusion is most often found in male patients in their sixties and older, and usually affects only one eye.
The primary symptom of retinal artery occlusion is sudden vision loss in one eye. The location of your vision loss will depend on which portion of the artery has become affected. their eyes. Like retinal vein occlusion, there are two types of retinal artery occlusion with slightly different symptoms:
The best way to avoid retinal artery occlusion is to manage your risk factors and prevent symptoms from appearing in the first place. While there is no single proven cure for retinal artery occlusion, Dr. Brown can employ several therapeutic techniques to help manage your symptoms. These techniques include:
If you believe you are experiencing symptoms of retinal artery occlusion, reach out to Dr. Brown immediately, as all of these therapies lose effectiveness within the first 6 hours after symptoms appear.