Retinal vein occlusion: symptoms and treatment
Blockage of a retinal vein can cause sudden, painless blurry vision in one eye. Timely treatment helps control swelling of the macula and protect your vision. You are seen by Dr. Alan Treviño, retina specialist.
Evaluations in San Pedro Garza García (Río de la Plata 113, Col. Del Valle), minutes from Monterrey.
What is retinal vein occlusion?
It is a blockage of a vein that drains blood from the retina. Blood and fluid build up and cause hemorrhages and swelling (macular edema), which is what reduces vision.
It can affect the central vein (central retinal vein occlusion) or one of its branches (branch retinal vein occlusion).
How does it show up?
- Blurry or reduced vision in one eye, suddenly or over a few days.
- A darker or blurrier area in your vision.
- Straight lines that look wavy.
- Usually no pain or redness.
If you notice a sudden drop in vision in one eye, get evaluated soon.
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- High blood pressure.
- Diabetes.
- High cholesterol.
- Glaucoma or high eye pressure.
- Smoking and age over 50.
- Some blood clotting disorders.
That is why, besides treating the eye, we coordinate control of these factors with your doctor.
How we care for you
Retina exam
Examination of the retina with dilated pupils.
OCT
Retinal imaging that measures macular swelling and guides treatment.
Intravitreal injections
Anti-VEGF medications such as aflibercept, ranibizumab or faricimab, or steroids, to reduce macular edema. Usually given over several sessions and then spaced out based on your response. More about injections.
Laser and follow-up
Laser in some cases, to treat areas with poor circulation and prevent complications such as abnormal vessels or neovascular glaucoma. OCT follow-up to adjust treatment.
Questions about retinal vein occlusion
Can vision recover?
Is it the same as an eye stroke?
Can it happen in the other eye?
How many injections will I need?
Does my insurance cover it?
Why Dr. Alan Treviño?
As an ophthalmologist and retina specialist, Dr. Alan Treviño personally diagnoses and treats retinal diseases, from the evaluation and tests to treatment and follow-up. Consultations are available in English.
- Board-certified by the Mexican Board of Ophthalmology (No. 4209).
- Fellowship in Medical and Surgical Retina at LV Prasad Eye Institute (India).
- Fellowship in Ocular Inflammatory Diseases and Uveitis (APEC, UNAM).
- Clinical rotation in Cornea and Retina at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (University of Miami).
- Member of Mexico's National System of Researchers.
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Centro Interamericano de Alta Especialidad en Oftalmología
Río de la Plata 113, Col. Del Valle,
66220 San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, Mexico.
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