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Retinal Vein Occlusion Symptoms : The visual symptoms can vary in

severity, and are dependent on whether the central retinal vein or a branch retinal vein is involved.

Recovery from a central vein occlusion is much less likely since it affects the macula.

This problem appears equally in males and females

It is more common after the age of 60.

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Symptoms

Sudden onset Blurred or missing area of vision (if

a branch vein is involved) loss of central vision (if a central

vein is involved)    

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Retinal Vein Occlusion 

A obstructed blood vessel, causing hemorrhages in the retina.

Swelling and ischemia (lack of oxygen) of the retina as well as glaucoma are fairly common complications.

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Detection and Diagnosis by

ophthalmoscope. Fluorescein

angiography

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Treatment

To treat the secondary complications.

LASER The following are common risk

factors for vein occlusion: ·Diabetes ·Hypertension ·Cardiovascular disease  

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Retinal Artery Occlusion

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Signs and Symptoms

Transient loss of vision prior to the artery occlusion (in some cases)


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