Aims Previous studies have suggested an association between retinal artery occlusion (RAO) and ischaemic stroke (IS), both associated with elevated inflammatory factors. However, the role of ...

With a branch retinal artery occlusion, the blood flow to the retina can become blocked due to a clot. This can damage the retina, which needs a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients.

Researchers used data from the UK Biobank to investigate the associations between a healthy lifestyle score and retinal ...