Central Retinal Vein Occlusion Flashcards
1
Q
What is the SSx of central retinal vein occlusion?
A
Sudden, painless loss of visual acuity
2
Q
What is the pattern of visual loss?
A
Horizontal visual field loss
3
Q
What might you see on fundoscopy?
A
Stormy sun appearance - flame haemorrhages
Dilated branch veins
Cotton wool patches (accumulation of axoplasmic material)
4
Q
What complication can you get from CRVO?
A
Macular oedema (due to build up fluid/debris)
5
Q
How can you treat macular oedema from CRVO?
A
Intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy
6
Q
Risk factors for CRVO?
A
Increasing age Glaucoma Diabetes Smoking Polycythaemia
7
Q
How do you treat neovascularisation?
A
Laser photocoagulation
