Retinal Vein Occulusions

Question 1

What are retinal vein occlusions

Answer 1

Thrombus in an atherosclerotic vein
*can occur in a central or branch (MC )retinal veins

Question 2

What are the RF of vein occlusion

Answer 2

1. Arteriosclerosis
2. Glaucoma
3. Hypercoagulable states (factor v)

Question 3

What are the signs of rental vein occlusions

Answer 3

1. Asymptomatic no pain, no redness
2. Vision loss (variable)

Question 4

What will be on PE

Answer 4

1. Retinal cotton wool spots
2. Widespread hemorrhages covering retinal surface and dilated/tortuous veins
   *blood and thunder

Question 5

What is the treatment of retinal vein occlusion

Answer 5

1. Find and treat the risk factors
2. Regular visits to the ophthalmologist
   *monitor for development of neovascular i toon
   *monitor IOP