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Branch Retinal Arteriolar Occlusion
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Branch Retinal Arteriolar Occlusion

Sohan Singh Hayreh
Ocular Vascular Occlusive Disorders, pp.313-340
Springer International Publishing
12/08/2014
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-12781-1_15

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Abstract

The so-called branch retinal arteries are in fact arterioles [1]. Therefore, the universally used term “branch retinal artery occlusion” is incorrect. Branch retinal arteriolar occlusion (BRAO) is a common ocular vascular occlusive disorder. From the point of view of etiology, clinical features, and visual outcome, it can be classified into the following types.
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