Condition
Retinal artery occlusion
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 5 May 20051 min read
Alternative names
Retinal vein occlusion; Retinal vessel occlusion
Definition
Retinal vessel occlusion is a blockage of the blood supply to the retina, the light sensitive membrane in the back of the eye.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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