Central Retinal Artery Occlusion treatment in Naucalpan de Juárez

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.