Specialist shares key messages of Euretina guidelines for management of RVO

VIENNA — A thorough ocular examination, early treatment and a timely switch of nonresponders are key for successful management of retinal vein occlusion, according to a specialist reporting on the Euretina guidelines for the management of retinal disease.
“First of all, we have convincing evidence that comprehensive systemic evaluation is not necessary for patients with vein occlusion unless they have simultaneous vein occlusion in both eyes and/or do not present the usual risk factors, such as hypertension and diabetes,” Anat Loewenstein, MD, said at the Euretina meeting.

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