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Retinal artery occlusion - Prevention

Alternative Names

Central retinal artery occlusion; Branch retinal artery occlusion; CRAO; BRAO

Prevention:

Measures used to prevent other blood vessel (vascular) diseases, such as coronary artery disease, may decrease the risk of retinal artery occlusion. These include:

  • Eating a low-fat diet
  • Exercising
  • Stopping smoking
  • Losing weight if you are overweight

Aspirin is commonly used to prevent the artery from becoming blocked again. It is also helpful to control atrial fibrillation.

  • Reviewed last on: 4/22/2008
  • Andrew A. Dahl, MD, F.A.C.S., Director of Ophthalmology Training, Institute for Family Health, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, New York College of Medicine, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Vortmann M, Schneider JI. Acute monocular visual loss. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2008;26:73-96.

Pokhrel PK, Loftus SA. Ocular emergencies. Am Fam Physician. 2007;76:829-836.

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