retinal vein occlusion Flashcards
1
Q
retinal vein occlusion risk factors
A
HTN
cholesterol
diabetes
smoking
myeloma
myeloproliferative disorders
Inflammatory eg SLE
2
Q
presentation of retinal vein occlusion
A
painless blurred vision or loss, some or all of the retina
dilated tortuous veins
flame and blot haemorrhage
retinal oedema
cotton wool spots
hard exudates
“blood and thunder”
3
Q
management of retinal vein occlusion
A
anti-VEGF
dexamethasone implant
laser photocoagulation - for new vessels