Dr. Sujit Itty from Retinal Consultants of Arizona discusses Retinal Artery Occlusion during RCA's latest patient education video series.

Retinal Artery Occlusions
A retinal artery occlusion occurs when one of the arteries in the retina is blocked (occluded) by a cholesterol plaque or clot and cannot deliver blood to the retina. This blockage causes damage to the surrounding retina due to a lack of blood flow. If the blood flow remains poor, the retinal cells can die with subsequent loss of vision. Risk factors for retinal artery occlusions include: carotid artery disease, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease.

video by: Perry Athanason