A retinal vein occlusion is when a vein in your retina is blocked (occluded). This can be caused by a blood clot, or it can happen when a larger blood vessel presses down on the vein.

Retinal Vein Occlusion Symptoms:

It is very important to call an ophthalmologist right away if you have any symptoms such as:

  • Blurry or less vision
  • Noticing a lot of floaters in your field of vision
  • Pain inside your eye

Retinal Vein Occlusion Causes:

It is not known exactly what causes retinal vein occlusion. However, you are more likely to have retinal vein occlusion if you have:

  • diabetes
  • glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye)
  • high blood pressure
  • diseases related to blood vessels (vascular disease)

Retinal Vein Occlusion Treatments:

Your ophthalmologist will treat you based on what he or she sees in your eye. Treatment may include:

  • Medicine: A drug is given by injections (shots) inside the eye. It helps to reduce swelling of the macula and slow vision loss.
  • Laser surgery: Your ophthalmologist may use a laser to shrink certain blood vessels in your retina. This is so that they will not bleed, and to prevent them from growing back.
  • Managing your health: Diabetes, glaucoma, high blood pressure or other health problems can lead to retinal vein occlusion. Taking care of your health can keep you for getting this serious problem eye problem.

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