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15 Treatments for Retinal Vascular Occlusion

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Tests

2	Medical Procedures

3	Surgical Procedures

Overview

Retinal vascular occlusion affects the eye, specifically the retina. An occlusion occurs when one of the veins or arteries carrying blood to or from the retina becomes blocked or contains a blood clot. The blockage could occur in the main vein or[read article]

Tests for Retinal Vascular Occlusion

1. Fluorescein Angiography A fluorescein angiography is a medical procedure in which a fluorescent dye is injected into the bloodstream. The dye highlights the blood vessels in the back of th... More
2. Ophthalmoscopy Ophthalmoscopy is usually part of a routine eye test to screen for eye diseases. It looks at the back of the eye. The back of the eye is called the fundus. It consi... More
3. Comprehensive Eye Examination A standard ophthalmic exam is a comprehensive series of tests done by an ophthalmologist , a doctor specializing in eye health, to check both your vision and the he... More
4. Slit Lamp Eye Exam Diseases of the eye can be difficult to diagnose during a general physical examination. A doctor who specializes in treating eye problems (ophthalmologist) is bette... More
5. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
6. Visual Acuity Testing A visual acuity test is an exam that determines how well you can see the details of a word or symbol from a specific distance away. There are several different type... More
7. Retinal Photography A fluorescein angiography is a medical procedure in which a fluorescent dye is injected into the bloodstream. The dye highlights the blood vessels in the back of th... More
8. Color Vision Test A color vision test, also known as the Ishihara color test, measures your ability to tell the difference among colors. If you do not pass this test, you may have po... More
9. Electroretinogram Electroretinography (ERG) is a test that measures the electrical response of the light-sensitive cells in your eyes. These cells are called rods and cones , and for... More
10. Angiography An arteriogram is a procedure that produces an image of your arteries. Your doctor will use dye (called contrast material) and X-rays to observe the flow of blood t... More
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Medical Procedures for Retinal Vascular Occlusion

1. Hyperbaric Oxygenation Red blood cells travel throughout your body, carrying necessary nutrients and gases where they need to go. One thing the red blood cells carry is oxygen, which your... More
2. Paracentesis of Anterior Chamber of Eye
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Surgical Procedures for Retinal Vascular Occlusion

1. Laser Photocoagulation Photocoagulation therapy is a method of treating detachments (tears) of the retina (the layer of light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye) with an argon laser. ... More
2. Panretinal Photocoagulation Photocoagulation therapy is a method of treating detachments (tears) of the retina (the layer of light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye) with an argon laser. ... More
3. Vitrectomy Vitrectomy is the surgical removal of the vitreous (transparent gel that fills the eye from the iris to the retina). More
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