
A central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) represents a true ocular emergency. It is frequently caused by an embolus originating from carotid artery disease secondary to atherosclerotic plaques.
Philip Haiman, OD, is a graduate of Indiana University College of Optometry and is a staff optometrist at the West Palm Beach VAMC.

Published: March 16th 2015 | Updated: