What is Retinal Vein Occlusion? - Its Causes and Management

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• Our eyes are one of the most important sense
  organs that enable us to see the world. The eye
  is essentially a bundle of fibrous tissues,
  spindled together in layers such that each layer
  is significantly different.
• The retina is the innermost layer of the eye. It
  acts as a screen that obtains an objects image
  exactly inverted to what it appears. The nerves
  transmit light signals to the brain, resulting in
  vision. Retinal vein occlusion is a blockage in
  retinal veins. Veins carry deoxygenated blood
  away from the source, and a blockage interrupts
  this blood flow, leading to some serious
  consequences like haemorrhage or fluid leakage.
  The patient may experience some sudden changes
  like dim or blurry vision. It is recommended to
  take these symptoms seriously and consult a
  doctor for retinal treatment.
• Here, well address some noteworthy points
  regarding retinal vein occlusion, their
  occurrence, symptoms, causes, and management.

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• Causes
• Retinal occlusion sometimes results from
  preexisting diseases, or it may also give rise to
  interrelated conditions. Some of its prominent
  causes are
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Progressive age
• Complex Medical History
• Brain Injury
• Glaucoma

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• Symptoms
• The symptoms are not very bold, especially if it
  is caused in one eye. Still, some of the common
  symptoms traced from various cases are
• Persistent pain in the eyes
• Increase in eye pressure
• Blurry or cloudy vision
• Uneven or missing vision
• Floating fine lines or spots in vision.
• Types of Retinal Vein Occlusion
• There are two types of retinal vein occlusion.

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• Central Vein Occlusion-It occurs due to swelling
  in the central part of the retina. As the retina
  acts as a screen, any distortion in the screen
  leads to distorted vision. The patient may
  experience pain, itchiness, and redness as common
  symptoms.
• Branch Vein Occlusion It affects the peripheral
  part or peripheral vision of the eye. It
  gradually leads to painless loss of vision in
  most cases. It usually occurs due to fluctuating
  blood pressure or high diabetes.
• Treatment
• There is no definite cure for occlusion, but
  doctors can treat the complications arising due
  to it. Some treatments by doctors may include
• 1)Injections Steroidial injections are given to
  provide relief from swelling or pain. It is also
  used to improve the overall vision.
• 2) Focal Laser Therapy- This therapy is used to
  burn or seal blood vessels near the macula to
  prevent leakage.

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• Preventions
• There are no such prescribed treatments or
  precautions, but numerous diseases can be
  prevented by taking precautionary measures. It is
  necessary to maintain a to-do list to avoid
  retinal vein occlusion.
• Self-care Take good sleep, restrict your screen
  time, drink plenty of water, eat healthy food,
  and exercise for your eyes.
• Regular health checkup You must regularly check
  blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI, and blood sugar
  as their fluctuation may impact the eyes.
• Eye checkup Get a regular eye checkup. Early
  diagnosis can prevent vision loss in most cases.
• Which Age Group Is Most Affected By Retinal Vein
  Occlusion?
• Usually, this condition occurs after the 30s or
  40s, but sometimes, other complications such as
  an eye injury may lead to occlusion in the eyes
  at an early age.
• Retinal vein occlusion leads to several
  eye-related complications. It is better to seek
  help from an ophthalmologist at the right time.
  Samarth Eye Care provides one of the best Retina
  specialist in Mumbai. Eye Hospital in Santacruz
  have a diligent team to offer the most
  appropriate treatment for your eye problem. Call
  us or book an appointment online to avoid any
  inconvenience.

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