Retinal arterial occlusion: Difference between revisions
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{{ICD10 category|Muscoloskeletal/soft tissue}}{{ICD10 category|Eye}} | {{ICD10 category|Muscoloskeletal/soft tissue}}{{ICD10 category|Eye}} | ||
== Additional Info == | == Additional Info == | ||
*Retinal artery occlusion is a blockage in one of the small arteries that carry blood to the retina. The causes are emboli or atherosclerosis. It is like a stroke to the eye: the part of the retina that does not receive enough blood and oxygen will be ischemic and that part of vision will be lost. | *Retinal artery occlusion is a blockage in one of the small arteries that carry blood to the retina. The causes are emboli or atherosclerosis. It is like a stroke to the eye: the part of the retina that does not receive enough blood and oxygen will be ischemic and that part of vision will be lost. | ||
* If the loss of vision is temporary it is called: | * If the loss of vision is temporary it is called: | ||