retinal embolism
ret·i·nal em·bo·lism
embolism of an artery of the retina.
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retinal embolism
Obstruction of a retinal artery or arteriole by a clot (embolus), which may result in atrophy or blindness in the area of the retina affected. See retinal arterial occlusion.
Millodot: Dictionary of Optometry and Visual Science, 7th edition. © 2009 Butterworth-Heinemann