CRAO is a type of retinal vascular occlusion where the central retinal artery becomes plugged by an “embolus” usually made of cholesterol. Here’s why patients with CRAO need further evaluation.
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Retinal Vascular Occlusions | RVO
There are 4 types of vascular occlusions of the retina. Some are treatable whereas others are not so treatable. Here’s what you need to know….
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Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion | BRVO
Branch retinal vein occlusion is a more common type of retinal vascular occlusion. Treatment options are usually very successful in regaining vision.
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Lucentis Approved in Europe to Treat Patients With Macular Edema Secondary to Retinal Vein Occlusion
Novartis announced Friday that it had received a positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) for Lucentis® (ranibizumab) to treat patients in the European Union with visual impairment due to macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion (RVO). Lucentis was shown to improve vision and vision related quality of life […]