Central Retinal Vein Occulsion

A retinal vein occlusion is a blockage of the small veins that carry blood away from the retina.  It results in dramatic hemorrhages (as seen in this patients right eye above) , retinal swelling and profound vision loss.  There is often no treatment available and so it is important to reduce risk factors that could your increase your chances of developing a vein occlusion.  Prevention involves eating a low-fat diet, regular exercise, maintaining an ideal weight, not smoking and controlling diabeties.

Below is a photo of this patient’s normal left eye.

Michael D. Nelson, Optometrist