Retinal Artery Occlusion

Emergency management of CRAO/BRAO.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
OphthalmologyEmergency Medicine

Clinical Guidelines

European Stroke Organisation (ESO) guideline on visual impairment, including assessment and management after stroke (including retinal artery occlusion)
National
Guidance for Professional Practice: Annex 4 Urgency of referrals table (Retinal artery occlusion)
National
Neurological disorders: assessing fitness to drive (includes retinal artery occlusion guidance)
National
European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) 2023 Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Atherosclerotic Carotid and Vertebral Artery Disease
Local
Management of Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
Local
Retinal and Ophthalmic Artery Occlusions Preferred Practice Pattern®
Local