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Retinal vein occlusion refers to the closure of the central retinal vein that drains the retina or to that of one of its branches. Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) occurs when the central retinal vein, the blood vessel that...

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Symptoms
Retinal Vein Occlusion : Causes and symptoms.
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Causes
Retinal Vein Occlusion : Causes and symptoms.
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Tests
A complete physical evaluation is recommended for CRVO and BRVO, including complete blood tests, and glucose tolerance ...
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Treatments
Treatments may include anticoagulants with heparin, bishydroxycoumarin, and streptokinase. Laser therapy depends on the...
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Drugs
  • dicumarol
  • heparin
  • streptokinase
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Supplements
  • Buckwheat
  • Rutin
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Alternative Therapies
Alternative treatment. There are no documented alternative treatment methods.
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Risk Factors
  • Diabetes
  • Glaucoma
  • High Blood Pressure
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Complications
The outlook for people with RVO is fairly good whether it is treated early or not. With no treatment at all, approximat...
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Prevention
Retinal vein occlusion is difficult to prevent because the exact cause is still uncertain. Ethnic factors may play a ro...
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Doctor Specialties
  • Ophthalmologist
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