Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Crenulation or Crenulation cleavage is a texture formed in metamorphic rocks such as phyllite, schist and some gneiss by two or more stress directions resulting in superimposed foliations.
Retinal vein occlusions typically occur in older patients with a history of high blood pressure and atherosclerosis. Other causes of retinal vein occlusion include vasculitis, clotting disorders, and medications such as oral contraceptive pills.
Retinal artery occlusion occurs when the retinal artery (or one of its branches) becomes blocked. This results in the blood and nutrient supply to the nerve layer of the retina being cut off. This leads to permanent damage and is a common cause of sudden loss of vision in one eye.