Retinal Vein Occlusion

Question 1

Does retinal vein occlusion present with painful or painless vision loss?

Answer 1

Sudden, painless vision loss/decrease in visual acuity

Question 2

What are the risk factors for retinal vein occlusion?

Answer 2

Age >65 with diabetes, hypertension, atherosclerosis
Younger patients are more likely to have a history of hypercoagulability or vasculitis
Glaucoma

Question 3

What are the fundoscopy appearances in retinal vein occlusion?

Answer 3

Multiple intra-retinal haemorrhages