Can vision be restored after CRVO?

The majority of patients with CRVO do not recover vision and often get worse if left untreated for several months. This is due to development of irreversible scarring. There is some evidence that delaying treatment for months may reduce the chances of visual recovery.

How do I cure my CRVO?

The available treatments for CRVO include PRP, anti- VEGF therapy, intravitreal injection of steroids, intravitreal injection of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), and pars plana vitrectomy.

How long does retinal vein occlusion last?

Vision may come back in some eyes that have had a retinal vein occlusion. About 1/3 have some improvement, about 1/3 stay the same and about 1/3 gradually improve, but it can take a year or more to learn the final outcome.

Is CRVO treatable?

No known effective medical treatment is available for the prevention or treatment of central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO). Identifying and treating any systemic medical problems to reduce further complications is important.

Does BRVO go away?

While BRVO cannot be cured, there are effective treatments that can help patients maintain or improve their visual outcome by reducing the associated macular edema. Treatment options include intravitreal injection (injection of medicine into the eye) and laser.

Can BRVO heal itself?

A BRVO may not require any treatment, and may heal itself given time.

Can an eye stroke lead to a brain stroke?

Keep in mind that the blood circulation to the retina is the same circulation that flows to the front of the brain, so eye strokes and brain strokes are connected in that way. Also, eye strokes are a significant risk factor for experiencing a brain stroke.

What is the best treatment for BRVO?

Eye doctors typically treat BRVO with laser therapy applied to the affected retina in a grid pattern. However, some ophthalmologists have treated people who have BRVO using eye injections of an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid called triamcinolone.