Retinal “Strokes”

Retinal “strokes” occur when blood flow in either an artery or a vein gets blocked off. “Retinal Artery Occlusion” or “Retinal Vein Occlusion” can result in loss of vision and sometimes bleeding in the eye.

Evaluation by a retina specialist is necessary to determine the cause of the blockage and to decide whether any further testing is necessary to find a cause of the blockage.

Treatment by a retinal specialist is sometimes necessary to improve vision or to prevent future loss of vision when a retinal stroke occurs.