Retinal venous thrombosis

EBM Guidelines
Sep 23, 2019 • Latest change Feb 11, 2020
Paula Summanen

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  • Painless unilateral visual impairment developing gradually over a period of hours
  • The most common predisposing factors include hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia, diabetes, smoking and glaucoma.
  • Acquired or inherited coagulation disorders and hyperviscosity states predispose to venous thrombosis.

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Amaurosis Fugax, Fundus Oculi, H34.8, H34.9, Ophthalmology, Retina, Retinal Vein, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal venous thrombosis, Vision Disorders, neovascular glaucoma, neovascularization