Title: Eye Strokes (Retinal Artery Occlusion): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Headings: Eye strokes (retinal artery occlusion): Symptoms, causes, and treatment
Eye strokes (retinal artery occlusion): Symptoms, causes, and treatment
Written by Mohan Garikiparithi
Published on March 29, 2017
Types of retinal artery occlusion (eye strokes)
Eye stroke symptoms
Causes of eye strokes
Eye strokes complications and who’s at risk
Diagnosis of stroke in the eye
Eye stroke treatment tips
Prevention tips for stroke of the eye
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Content: Complete vision loss – Can occur suddenly, or gradually over time. Causes of eye strokes
Eye strokes are caused by obstructed blood flow damaging the retina and optic nerve, and this can occur in one of two ways: obstruction of arteries or veins preventing adequate perfusion of blood, or blockage due to a clot or thrombus preventing adequate perfusion of blood. This phenomenon typically occurs due to pre-existing conditions that create an environment that either promotes the formation of clots or very poor circulation due to hardening and narrowing of blood vessels. Eye strokes complications and who’s at risk
While recovery from an eye stroke is possible, there can be severe lifelong complications potentially limiting vision or complete vision loss
Macular edema – Also known as inflammation of the macula, the middle part of the retina that helps with making images appear sharper. Swelling of this part of the eye can blur vision or lead to vision loss. Neovascularization – This is a condition where abnormal vessels develop in the retina. Abnormal vessels can leak into the vitreous (fluid inside the eye) and cause floaters. In severe cases, the retina can become detached. Neovascular glaucoma – Due to the formation of new blood vessels in the eye causing a painful increase in pressure.