Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion
Most people know that high blood pressure and other vascular diseases pose risks to overall health, but many may not know that high blood pressure can affect vision by damaging the arteries in the eye. Branch retinal artery occlusion (BRAO) blocks the small arteries in the retina, the light-sensing nerve layer lining the back of...
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
You probably know that high blood pressure and other vascular diseases pose risks to your overall health, but you may not know that they can affect your eyesight by damaging the arteries in your eye. Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) usually occurs in people between the ages of 50 and 70. The most common medical...
