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I am 71 and had retinal surgery and at my post-op visit the surgeon discovered I...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1416777/
I am 71 and had retinal surgery and ... visit the surgeon discovered I had a retinal ... vein occlusion which is a stroke within ... the retina. ... The retinal surgeon not only saved my
Discussion: Just found out I’ve had a silent mini stroke (TIA). Had this?
Support Group: Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases
Posted: Oct 16, 2025
@berryy, My right eye is also affected by BRVO. I was treated with injections. In a...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1381628/
In a BRVO (Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion ... the vein and can cause damage to the retina ... In my case, I have an area where my retinal
Discussion: Retinal Vein Occlusion
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Posted: Aug 28, 2025
Hi Carol - Thank you for your thoughtful reply. I'm glad your husband's situation is stable....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/266676/
doctor provide any reason for the retinal ... vein occlusion? ... Is it branch or central vein occlusion ... My Retinal specialist was quite optimistic
Discussion: Retinal Vein Occlusion
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Posted: Jun 29, 2019
Hi Scott, I'm sorry to hear this. Did you wake up and it was just gone?...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176448/
you have all discussed some kind of occlusion ... updated with what you find out from the retinal
Discussion: Central retinal artery occlusion
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Posted: Dec 1, 2017
CRAO stands for Central Retinal Artery Occlusion and it's different from wet AMD: What it is:...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1389879/
CRAO stands for Central Retinal Artery ... Occlusion and it's different from ... What it is: A blockage of the central retinal ... It’s mostly used when: The retina can ... blood The doctor wants to check for retinal
Discussion: About Laser Photocoagulation treatment
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Posted: Sep 8, 2025
I also have uveitis. It began in 1990. It was difficult to diagnose. Have you been...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1447241/
The uveitis in one eye progressed to retinal ... vein occlusion. ... they refuse, time to find another retina
Discussion: Which autoimmune disease?
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Posted: Nov 25, 2025
I was seeing bright flashing lights when I closed my eyes one weekend. I saw my...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1355503/
Ophthalmologist same day, who got me in to see retina ... Diagnosed with retinal vein occlusion
Discussion: Central retinal artery occlusion
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Posted: Jul 24, 2025
I just stumbled across a bunch of ophthalmology Long Covid research articles. These are all references...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882056/
pupillary light responses89 and impaired retinal ... manifestations of long COVID include retinal ... haemorrhages, cotton wool spots and retinal ... vein occlusion92.“ Bitirgen, G. ... Retinal manifestations in patients with
Discussion: Has any long hauler been diagnosed with thinning optic nerve/glaucoma?
Support Group: Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19
Posted: Jun 20, 2023
@bonitav, I was seeing flashing lights when I closed my eyes. My PCP sent me to...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/83977/
ophthalmologist, ophthalmologist sent me to retina ... The retina specialist said that there ... My condition is called retinal vein ... occlusion.
Discussion: Slow degradation of my vision. Seeing a retina specialist
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Posted: Feb 16, 2017
Did you ever get any vision or light in your eye back) Mine went black also...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857965/
have been given so many reasons by retinal ... Vein occlusion which can be treated ... because of a so called professional retina ... My original retina specialist who has ... specialist who said it was an artery occlusion
Discussion: Central retinal artery occlusion
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Posted: May 10, 2023
@IndianaScott, Hi Scott. I have a Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion (BRVO) It was described to me...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176449/
I have a Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion ... might ask about being seen by the retina ... you should make a phone call to the retina
Discussion: Central retinal artery occlusion
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Posted: Dec 1, 2017