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What is branch retinal vein occlusion?
The retina is a thin layer of tissue that lines the back of the eyes. It is responsible for turning the light signals your eyes receive into images in your brain. Your retina has one main artery and one main vein. When branches of the retinal vein become blocked, it is called branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO). The obstruction in the vein might cause leakage of blood and fluid into the retina, resulting in blurry vision and even vision loss.
Symptoms of branch retinal vein occlusion
Blind spots or blind areas in vision
Poor vision
Double vision
Eye pain
Questions your doctor may ask to check for branch retinal vein occlusion
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose branch retinal vein occlusion
Do you have partial loss of vision?
Do you feel that your eyesight is worsening recently?
Do you have double vision?
Do you have eye pain?
Treatment for branch retinal vein occlusion
Your doctor may prescribe you with anti-inflammatory injections to reduce the swelling in your retina and improve vision. Your doctor may also recommend laser treatment to reduce fluid leakage from the obstructed vessels.
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References
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Nourinia R, Ghassempour M, Ahmadieh H, Abtahi SH. Branch retinal vein occlusion after COVID-19. J Fr Ophtalmol. 2021 Oct;44(8):e441-e443. doi: 10.1016/j.jfo.2021.06.003. Epub 2021 Jul 8. PMID: 34325925; PMCID: PMC8264517.
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https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10384-019-00676-5
Reviewed By:
Masashi Mimura, MD (Ophthalmology)
Dr. Mimura Graduated from the Osaka Medical College and obtained his ophthalmologist certification in 2007. He opened an outpatient clinic for oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at Osaka Kaijo Hospital. Subsequently, he was appointed as the assistant professor at the Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka Medical College, in 2014. He then served an international fellowship at the Department of Ophthalmology/Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, California State University, San Diego. Since then, he has been appointed as Lecturer in the Departments of Ophthalmology at Osaka Medical College and Toho University Medical Center Sakura Hospital. Dr. Mimura is currently the Director of Oculofacial Clinic Osaka, where he specializes in Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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