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Retinal Vein Occlusion Learning Center

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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 d...

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Symptoms
CRVO is a painless loss of vision that can be caused by a swollen optic disk, the small area in the retina where the ...
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Causes
CRVO is a painless loss of vision that can be caused by a swollen optic disk, the small area in the retina where the ...
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Tests
A complete physical evaluation is recommended for CRVO and BRVO, including complete blood tests, and glucose toleranc...
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Treatments
Following a patient with RVO is vital. Patients should be seen at least monthly for the first three months to monitor...
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Available Treatments
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Alternative Therapies
There are no documented alternative treatment methods.
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Risk Factors
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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, approxi...
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Prevention
Retinal vein occlusion is difficult to prevent because the exact cause is still uncertain. Ethnic factors may play a ...
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