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Retinal vascular occlusion
A blockage or a clot in the retinal blood vessels causes a retinal vascular occlusion. It is a potentially serious retinal condition which can cause loss of your eyesight if untreated.
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what are the Types of Retinal Vascular Occlusions?
Retinal vein occlusion
Retinal artery occlusion
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1. Retinal Vein Occlusion
Venous Occlusions are the more common of the two and have a better prognosis. It can be Central Retinal Vein Occlusion, Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion Or Hemi Retinal Vein occlusion. Read more here.
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2. Retinal Artery Occlusion
It can be Central Retinal Artery Occlusion, Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion. Prognosis is poorer vs. Venous Occlusions. Read more here.
Signs and symptoms of Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Gradual or sudden painless loss of vision
Blurry or missing letters while reading
Dark spots or lines floating in your vision
Risk factors of Retinal vascular occlusion
In older patients, the most common risk factors are
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Diabetes
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Hypertension
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Obesity
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Atherosclerosis / cardiac problems
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Smoking
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Glaucoma
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Coagulation disorders / blood disorders
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Inflammatory disorders like giant cell arteritis
Diagnosis of Retina Vascular Occlusions
The following Investigations help us visualise the blockage, see the areas of non-perfusion and also document the state of the retina and the macula:
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Comprehensive dilated retina exam
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Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
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Fluorescein Angiography
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OCT angiography
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Cardiologist
Treatment of Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Treatment differs if it’s retinal venous or retinal arterial occlusion.
Treatment of Venous Occlusions
Lifestyle modification and control of systemic risk factors such as diabetes
Medical therapy such as intravitreal injections
Laser photocoagulation & microincision vitrectomy surgery
Regular follow up is essential to monitor the disease process. Read more about Retinal Vein Occlusion and its treatment here
Treatment of Arterial Occlusion
This is a medical emergency and requires urgent treatment. The patient also requires urgent attention from a neurologist & cardiologist to assess the risk of a stroke.
Lifestyle modification, control of systemic risk factors such as diabetes and high blood pressure, Ocular massage, vasodilators are usually tried.
Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy may also be tried- new upcoming research Read more about Retinal Artery Occlusion and its treatment here.
Prevention of Retinal Vascular Occlusions
The best way to prevent retinal vascular occlusion is to identify and treat the risk factors
Since retinal vascular occlusion stems from vascular problems, it’s important to make lifestyle and dietary changes to protect your vasculature (blood vessels) and keep your heart healthy. These changes include:
Exercising regularly
Maintaining a healthy weight
Eating a balanced diet rich in antioxidants
Not smoking
Controlling diabetes by keeping your blood sugar at a healthy level
Monitoring & control of hypertension (high blood pressure) and cardiac probelms
Regular follow-ups with doctors if you take OCPs or other medication which may predispose you to a hypercoagulable state.
If you have a family history of heart or vascular eye problems, please get regular eye check-ups done.
Regular follow ups if you have conditions like vasculitis.
Problems associated with Retinal Vascular Occlusions
Other than loss of eye sight some other complications or sequelae may be
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1. Glaucoma
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2. Stroke
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