Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
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The abbreviation BRAO stands for branch retinal artery occlusion, that is, the interruption of blood flow in a small vessel that supplies part of the light-sensitive tissue inside the eye.
How does it show up? It is usually described as a sudden and painless loss of a portion of the visual field in a single eye, appearing abruptly.
Why is it related to circulation? Since it is a problem of the blood vessels, it is linked to the overall vascular health of the body.
Who treats it? The evaluation falls to the ophthalmologist for the study of the eye and to the vascular surgeon for the circulatory context. Because of its sudden nature, seeking care immediately is the most reasonable thing to do.
Data on 137 doctors who treat central retinal artery occlusion
Which specialist treats central retinal artery occlusion?
BRAO (branch retinal artery occlusion) is mainly treated by an ophthalmologist, a specialist in retinal diseases. If you have sudden vision loss in part of your visual field, seek urgent care from an ophthalmologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in central retinal artery occlusion
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Leonardo Ramírez Martínez
Dr. Zaira Artemisa Castañeda Morales
Frequently asked questions
What is central retinal artery occlusion?
The abbreviation BRAO stands for branch retinal artery occlusion, that is, the interruption of blood flow in a small vessel that supplies part of the light-sensitive tissue inside the eye.
Which doctor treats central retinal artery occlusion?
BRAO (branch retinal artery occlusion) is mainly treated by an ophthalmologist, a specialist in retinal diseases. If you have sudden vision loss in part of your visual field, seek urgent care from an ophthalmologist.