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Navigating Retinal Vascular Occlusions

Think of your retina as a map guiding your sight. Now, picture a roadblock; that’s what retinal vascular occlusions are. At ReFocus Eye Health in Danbury, we aim to safeguard your vision, ensuring your eye health remains in good shape.

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Retinal Vascular Occlusions: Blocking The Road to Clear Vision

Your retinal veins, responsible for carrying oxygen and nutrients, can sometimes get blocked, like a traffic jam. When this happens, it’s called a retinal vascular occlusion (RVO). Just like a roadblock disrupts smooth traffic flow, these occlusions disturb the blood flow to your retina, affecting your vision. Think of it like a dimming light in a room, causing details to blur and colors to fade.

Causes of RVO

Several factors can contribute to RVO, including:

Treating RVO: Guiding You Toward Clearer Vision

Fortunately, retinal vascular occlusions can be treated. Our team provides effective care through a combination of lifestyle changes, medical treatments, and, in some cases, surgical interventions. The specific treatment approach depends on the severity of the condition and the underlying cause. Trust us to unblock those roads and restore your vision and quality of life.

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For urgent eye issues or emergencies, ReFocus Eye Health strongly recommends calling a location nearest to you. Emergency eye care may constitute any of the following: 1. vision loss; 2. different size pupils; 3. double vision; 4. bleeding from the eye; 5. Swelling; 6. eye pain that doesn't lessen on its own; and/ or 7. eye pain accompanied by a headache. If you experience any of the following issues above, we recommend that you seek immediate medical attention.

For after-hour eye emergencies, please visit your local ER or Urgent Care Center, or dial 911.

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