Title: What Causes Eye Stroke? | Healthfully
Headings: 
Is This an Emergency?
Retinal Vein Occlusions
Retinal Artery Occlusions
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

Content: What Causes Eye Stroke? | Healthfully
A stroke in the eye results from a blockage that limits or completely prevents blood flow to one or more parts of the eye. In most people, the eye stroke occurs without pain or warning, and most people lose a significant amount of vision as a result. For many people, this vision loss is permanent. Knowing some of the causes for eye strokes may help determine the best possible treatment. Is This an Emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, seek emergency treatment immediately. Retinal Vein Occlusions
The retina lines the back of the eye, and this sensitive tissue relays visual information to the optic nerve, which then transmits this to the brain. The retina needs blood for nourishment, and veins transport the blood away from this important tissue. If a blockage occurs in a retinal vein, the pressure will often cause a hemorrhage of the vein or smaller capillaries.