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CRAO / BRAO Most people know that high blood pressure and

CRAO / BRAO

Most people know that high blood pressure and other

heart diseases pose risks to your overall health. But many do not know that that high blood pressure can affect vision by damaging the arteries in the eye.
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Who Is At Risk for a Retinal Artery Occlusion (RAO)? Men

Who Is At Risk for a Retinal Artery Occlusion (RAO)?

Men are

more likely to have an RAO than women. The disease is most commonly found in people in their '60s. Having certain diseases increases your risk of RAO. These include:

Cardiovascular disease;
Diabetes;
High cholesterol;
High blood pressure; and
Narrowing of the carotid arteries.