ICC-F12: New concepts and review of retinal vein occlusion

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Retinal vein occlusions (RVOs) are the second most common type of retinal vascular disorder after diabetic retinal disease and are a major cause of vision loss. We provide an overview of the clinical features, pathophysiology, natural history, work-up for modifiable risk factors, identification of complications and establishment of a treatment and follow-up plan for both branch and central retinal vein occlusion. Management of RVOs should be directed at the underlying etiology and the resulting sequelae. Several recent multicenter randomized clinical trials have been completed which have changed the approach to this disorder. Traditional laser photocoagulation and effective new treatment options including intravitreal pharmacotherapy and sustained drug delivery devices will be discussed.