Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion: A Case Report

Recurrent branch retinal vein occlusion in young age (case report)

We present a case of a 34 year old man with recurrent branch retinal vain occlusion (BRVO). He was examined with fluorescein angiography, digital fundus photography, serological and immunological blood tests. In contrast to the common belief that BRVO in young people usually have a beneficial development, we point out an atypical case with prolonged course and tendency of permanent damage of th...

[Branch retinal vein occlusion following infliximab treatment: case report].

A case of a 53 year-old female patient who developed branch retinal vein occlusion after six 3 mg/kg Infliximab infusions for rheumatoid arthritis treatment is reported. Hematological disorders, cardiopathy and chronic systemic hypertension evaluation were negative. The relationship between the infliximab therapy and the development of retinal vein occlusion raises awareness of the possibility ...

Branch retinal vein occlusion.

Retinal vein occlusions (RVO) are the second commonest sight threatening vascular disorder. Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) and central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) are the two basic types of vein occlusion. Branch retinal vein occlusion is three times more common than central retinal vein occlusion and- second only to diabetic retinopathy as the most common retinal vascular cause of visu...

Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion followed by Central Retinal Vein Occlusion

A 59-year-old woman with history of noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus and systemic hypertension presented with decreased vision in her left eye since 2 months ago. Bestcorrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 20/20 and 20/400 in the right and left eyes respectively. Relative afferent pupillary defect was negative. Anterior segment examination was unremarkable except for mild posterior subcapsula...

Experimental branch retinal vein occlusion.