Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
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CRAO corresponds to central retinal artery occlusion, an ocular emergency in which blood flow to the retina—the layer of the eye that captures images—is interrupted. This interruption suddenly affects vision.
When to seek care? It is a situation that requires immediate evaluation: the sudden, painless loss of vision in one eye must be addressed without delay.
Frequent symptoms: Abrupt decrease in vision in one eye, usually without pain.
Which specialist treats it? The ophthalmologist is the professional in charge of evaluating the retina and the circulation of the eye. In the face of sudden visual loss, going to the emergency room and, as soon as possible, having an ophthalmologic evaluation is essential.
Data on 130 doctors who treat central retinal artery occlusion
Which specialist treats central retinal artery occlusion?
Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is a sudden blockage of the retina's main artery, an ophthalmologic emergency. An ophthalmologist is the specialist who must evaluate this condition right away. If you have sudden, total vision loss in one eye, seek care from this specialist without delay.
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. 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. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Frequently asked questions
What is central retinal artery occlusion?
CRAO corresponds to central retinal artery occlusion, an ocular emergency in which blood flow to the retina—the layer of the eye that captures images—is interrupted. This interruption suddenly affects vision.
Which doctor treats central retinal artery occlusion?
Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is a sudden blockage of the retina's main artery, an ophthalmologic emergency. An ophthalmologist is the specialist who must evaluate this condition right away. If you have sudden, total vision loss in one eye, seek care from this specialist without delay.