Branch retinal artery occlusion

Branch retinal artery occlusion
Central retinal artery (at right)
SpecialtyOphthalmology

Branch retinal artery occlusion (BRAO) is a rare retinal vascular disorder in which one of the branches of the central retinal artery is obstructed. Although often grouped together under one term, the condition consists of two distinct subtypes: permanent BRAO and transient BRAO.