Retinal Vein Occlusion: Causes and Management
What Is Retinal Vein Occlusion? Blood vascular system if important for every organ of the human body. Arteries carry oxygen and nutrients to the organs while veins carry waste metabolites and carbon dioxide from the organ. The retina is a thin layer of cells that helps in vision. Any problem in the retina may lead to blurred vision or blindness. The retina is also supplied with veins and arteries. When the vein of retina gets blocked, the condition is termed as retinal vein occlusion. Retinal vein occlusion is a common cause of blindness. Due to retinal vein occlusion , there may be irreversible damage to the eyes. There is increased pressure inside the eyes that may result in swelling, leakage, and bleeding. How The Vision Is Affected By Retinal Vein Occlusion? Retinal vein occlusion causes vision loss through the following mechanisms: Macular edema: Macular edema in retinal vein occlusion is a common cause for vision l...