A retinal vein occlusion can occur when a vein in the retina becomes blocked. A blocked vein is likely to cause damage to the blood vessels of the retina, sometimes resulting in hemorrhages and leakage of fluid in the area of blocked blood vessels. 

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-Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) is when the main vein of the eye becomes blocked.

 

-Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) is when one of the small branches of vessels attached to the main vein becomes blocked. 

 

Risk Factors: High blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma, age-related blood vessel disease, blood disorders

 

Treatment options include the use of anti-VEGF medications and/or laser.

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Central Minnesota Retina Specialists is here to help you feel educated and comfortable during the diagnosis and treatment of Retinal Vein Occlusion. Our many years of expertise ensure that patients receive a care plan that's specific to them, with their best outcome in mind.