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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is central 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. Central retinal vein occlusion occurs when the main vein that drains blood from the retina is obstructed (usually by blood clots), which can cause the obstructed vein to leak blood or fluid into the retina.

Symptoms of central retinal vein occlusion

  • Blind spots or blind areas in vision

  • Poor vision

  • Double vision

  • Eye pain

Questions your doctor may ask to check for central retinal vein occlusion

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose central 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 central retinal vein occlusion

Most patients with CRVO have reduced vision and some may regain vision without treatment. Injectable anti-inflammatory medication and laser treatment are often used to reduce swelling and lower the risk of complications

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References

  • Patel A, Nguyen C, Lu S. Central Retinal Vein Occlusion: A Review of Current Evidence-based Treatment Options. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2016 Jan-Mar;23(1):44-8. doi: 10.4103/0974-9233.173132. PMID: 26957838; PMCID: PMC4759903.

    http://www.meajo.org/article.asp?issn=0974-9233;year=2016;volume=23;issue=1;spage=44;epage=48;aulast=Patel

  • Walinjkar JA, Makhija SC, Sharma HR, Morekar SR, Natarajan S. Central retinal vein occlusion with COVID-19 infection as the presumptive etiology. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2020 Nov;68(11):2572-2574. doi: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_2575_20. PMID: 33120696; PMCID: PMC7774137.

    https://journals.lww.com/ijo/Fulltext/2020/68110/Central_retinal_vein_occlusion_with_COVID_19.89.aspx

  • McAllister IL. Chorioretinal Anastomosis for Central Retinal Vein Occlusion: A Review of Its Development, Technique, Complications, and Role in Management. Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila). 2020 May-Jun;9(3):239-249. doi: 10.1097/APO.0000000000000286. PMID: 32501894; PMCID: PMC7299219.

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Reviewed By:

Masashi Mimura

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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