How is retinal vein occlusion treated?
Cleveland Clinic Answered: Unfortunately, there is no way actually to unblock retinal veins. However, the doctor can treat any health problems that seem to be related to the retinal vein occlusion. Vision may come back in some eyes that have had a retinal vein occlusion. About one-third have some improvement, about one-third stay the same and about one-third gradually improve, but it can take a year or more to learn the final outcome. In some cases, the blocked vessels will lead to fluid accumulation in the retina like a sponge absorbing water. In some patients with certain patterns of vein occlusion, this fluid may be treated with focal laser photocoagulation. Sometimes the retinal vein occlusion will cause a dangerous condition called neovascular glaucoma. In neovascular glaucoma, abnormal blood vessels start growing inside the eye, and the pressure in the eye starts increasing. This can permanently destroy all vision in the eye. It can also cause significant pain and cause the eye t
