BRAO
Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion
Plain-language definition
Blockage of a smaller branch artery in the retina, causing sudden painless loss of a portion of the visual field.
Where this term comes up
“Branch retinal artery occlusion (BRAO) occurs when one of the smaller arteries supplying blood to a portion of the retina becomes blocked, usually by an embolus (a piece of material that traveled from elsewhere).”
Condition · Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion (BRAO)
“Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion (BRAO):”
Condition · Retinal Vascular Disease
“Retinal arterial occlusive disease - small embolic events to precapillary arterioles can produce cotton-wool spots, and CWS may accompany BRAO or CRAO at the boundary of the infarct.”
Finding · Cotton-Wool Spots
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Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
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