Retinal vein occlusion
Alternative names
Retinal vessel occlusion; Retinal artery 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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David Cohen, M.D.
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