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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Clogged Blood Vessel in the Eye


The eye is often the first place that cardiovascular disease shows up.  On a routine examination, an embolus was seen in this eye below.  This alerts us to other cardiovascular problems and likely blockage in larger blood vessels, such as the carotid arteries.  Eye exams are truly about "seeing the signs" warning us of what's coming up.  

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