What is Retinal Artery Occlusion?

Retinal Artery Occlusion
(a) Fluorescein angiography image shows supratemporal branch retinal artery occlusions. (b) Fluorescein angiography demonstrates complete improvement of branch retinal artery occlusions. (c) Fundus photograph illustrates Gass plaques. (d) Fluorescein angiography image shows supratemporal branch retinal artery occlusions. (e and f) Fluorescein angiography images demonstrate multiple neovascularizations. Progressive Susac syndrome with bilateral visual loss and disability. Morteza E, Saeed K, Mohammadali F. - Indian Journal of Ophthalmology (2016). Not Altered. CC.

Retinal artery occlusion is an obstruction of retina arterial blood supply. 

What is the Pathology of Retinal Artery Occlusion?

The pathology of retinal artery occlusion is obstruction of retina artery lumen by resulting in restricted blood flow.

How does Retinal Artery Occlusion Present?

Retinal artery occlusion presents with pale optic disc, retinal pigment epithelial mottling, thinned vessel, and attenuated vessels.

How is Retinal Artery Occlusion Diagnosed?

Retinal artery occlusion is diagnosed by slit-lamp biomicroscopy, 

How is Retinal Artery Occlusion Treated?

Retinal artery occlusion is treated with symptomatic management.

What is the Prognosis of Retinal Artery Occlusion?

The prognosis of retinal artery occlusion is poor, and often proceeds to vision loss in severe cases.