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Behin the eye both vein and artery pass through a sheath that flexes only a very little. With hjigh blook pressure (Hypertension) the rtery can swell inside the sheath. the resulting pressure on the vein can lead to a "bulge" in the vein. If this bursts sight becomes blurred. In some cases the condition clears. In some sight is permanently damaged and laser treatment required to prevent glaucoma. Prevention is by controlling blook pressure by medication, fitness and adjustment of lifestyle.
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What is retinal damage marked by aneurysm dilation of blood vessels caused by?
Diabetic Retinopathy
6-8mm size aneurysm is what grade of aneurysm?
An aneurysm 10mm or under is considered a small aneurysm
Which is larger retinal arteries or retinal veins?
Retinal veins are larger than retinal arteries. Retinal veins are between 2/3 to 3/4 times larger than the arteries of the retina. Retinal vein are also darker red then the arteries.
What conditions is retinal cryopexy used to treat?
retinal breaks or detachments; retinal ischemia (retinal tissue that lacks oxygen); neovascularization (proliferation of blood vessels in the retina); Coats' disease
What is retinal vein occlusion?
Retinal vein occlusion refers to the closure of the central retinal vein that drains the retina or to that of one of its branches.
What is the name of the vitamin A compound that is active in the visual response?
Retinal
How do you use the word aneurysm in a sentence?
I have an aneurysm of the leg
What are multiple retinal hemorrhages?
Multiple retinal hemorrhages-- Bleeding in the back of the eye.
What is the surgical removal of an aneurysm is an?
Aneurysmectomy is surgical removal of an aneurysm.
What is the difference between executing a macro and calling a macro?
Calling a macro loads the macro into memory, while executing the macro runs the macro.
What are normal results aortic aneurysm repair?
Repair of the aneurysm will provide normal blood flow to the systemic circulation. Pain associated with the aneurysm will be relieved by the repair. The risk of aneurysm rupture will be eliminated.
What is a retinal artery occlusion?
Retinal artery occlusion refers to the closure of the central retinal artery and usually results in complete loss of vision in one eye.
