{"id":627,"date":"2026-01-27T18:22:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T18:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eyeconicv.com\/?page_id=627"},"modified":"2026-07-03T15:54:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T15:54:44","slug":"retinal-vein-occlusion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eyeconicv.com\/en\/patient-journey\/retinal-vein-occlusion\/","title":{"rendered":"Retinal Vein Occlusion"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Patient Journey<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Retinal Vein Occlusion<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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What is Retinal Vein Occlusion<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

RVO occurs when a blockage in the retinal vein causes blood to leak into the retina, leading to swelling and damage. This can cause vision problems and even blindness if left untreated.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Causes and Risk Factors<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

RVO is associated with:<\/p>\n

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  • High blood pressure<\/li>\n
  • High cholesterol<\/li>\n
  • Diabetes<\/li>\n
  • Glaucoma<\/li>\n
  • Age (more common in people over 50)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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    Indications and Symptoms<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

    Symptoms of RVO<\/span> may include:<\/p>\n

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    • Sudden vision loss or blurriness<\/li>\n
    • Distorted vision<\/li>\n
    • Blind spots<\/li>\n
    • Floaters (dark spots)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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      Screening and Timing<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

      If you experience sudden vision changes, see an eye doctor immediately. A comprehensive eye exam will include:<\/p>\n

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      • Visual acuity test<\/li>\n
      • Dilated eye exam (where your pupils are widened with eye drops)<\/li>\n
      • Retinal imaging (photographs of the retina)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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        Treatment Option<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

        Treatment for RVO aims to reduce swelling, prevent further vision loss, and improve vision. Options include:<\/p>\n

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        • Anti-vascular endothelial <\/strong>growth factor (anti-VEGF) <\/strong>injections:<\/strong> Medications that help reduce swelling.<\/li>\n
        • Steroid injections:<\/strong> Medications that reduce inflammation.<\/li>\n
        • Laser treatment:<\/strong> To reduce swelling and prevent further vision loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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          Good News<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

          With prompt treatment, many people with RVO can regain some vision and prevent further vision loss. Regular follow - ups with your eye doctor are crucial to monitor the condition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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          What Can You do?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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          • Manage your blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes<\/li>\n
          • Schedule regular eye exams<\/li>\n
          • Report any vision changes to your doctor promptly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            By staying proactive and working with your healthcare team, you can protect your vision and reduce the
            risk of complications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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            Sources<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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            • American Academy of
              Ophthalmology. (2022). Retinal Vein Occlusion.<\/li>\n
            • National Eye Institute. (2022). Retinal Vein Occlusion.<\/li>\n
            • Royal College of Ophthalmologists. (2020). Retinal Vein Occlusion: Guidelines for Management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":142,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"dipi_cpt_category":[],"class_list":["post-627","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eyeconicv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/627","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eyeconicv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eyeconicv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eyeconicv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eyeconicv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=627"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.eyeconicv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/627\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1185,"href":"https:\/\/www.eyeconicv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/627\/revisions\/1185"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eyeconicv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eyeconicv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=627"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"dipi_cpt_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eyeconicv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dipi_cpt_category?post=627"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}