what is central retinal artery occlusion
Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is a disease of the eye where the flow of blood through the central retinal artery is blocked (occluded).igns and symptoms [edit]. Central retinal artery occlusions cause sudden, acute, and painless loss of vision in one eye. Fundoscopic exam will show a red lesion, called a cherry red spot, with surrounding pale retina (the pale color is caused by ischemia of the retina).