The retina is nourished by blood flow, which provides nutrients and oxygen that nerve cells need. When there is a blockage in the veins into the retina, retinal vein occlusion may occur. Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) is a blockage of the main vein in the retina. Blockage of the small veins in the retinaContinue reading “Central Retinal Vein Occlsion”
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When a Vein to the Eye is Blocked
by Dr. Karl Stoler I had a 26 year old male patient who reported “slightly blurry” vision in his left eye. His visual test for the left eye was still 20/20, although not as clear as the right 20/20. A dilated examination showed a central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO). This patient was referred to theContinue reading “When a Vein to the Eye is Blocked”
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