Central Retinal Vein Occlusion

Central retinal vein occlusion is a vascular problem of the eye in which the main vein that drains blood from the retina becomes blocked, which alters blood flow in this light-sensitive area. It can affect vision suddenly.

Signs that usually appear: Blurred vision or a decrease in sight in one eye, generally painless and with a sudden onset.

When to seek care? Any sudden change in the vision of one eye warrants attention without delay, since the speed of the evaluation is important.

Which specialist treats it? The ophthalmologist is the one who studies the retina and guides management; when there are underlying vascular factors, a vascular surgeon may also take part. When there is a sudden loss of vision, the advisable step is to seek professional evaluation immediately.