Central retinal vein occlusion

Background

  1. Risk Factors
    1. DM
      1. HTN
    2. Hypercoagulable states
    3. Vasculitis
    4. Glaucoma

Clinical Features

  1. Loss of vision
    1. Variable, ranging from vague blurring to rapid, painless monocular vision loss

Diagnosis

  1. Fundoscopy
    1. Optic disc edema, diffuse retinal hemorrhages ("blood-and-thunder fundus")

Treatment

  1. Consult ophtho and neuro

See Also

Acute Vision Loss (Noninflamed)

Source

Tintinalli