Retinal vascular occlusions

Lancet. 2020 Dec 12;396(10266):1927-1940. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(20)31559-2.

Abstract

Acute retinal vascular occlusions are common causes of visual impairment. Although both retinal artery occlusions and retinal vein occlusions are associated with increased age and cardiovascular risk factors, their pathophysiology, systemic implications, and management differ substantially. Acute management of retinal artery occlusions involves a multidisciplinary approach including neurologists with stroke expertise, whereas treatment of retinal vein occlusions is provided by ophthalmologists. Optimisation of systemic risk factors by patients' primary care providers is an important component of the management of these two disorders.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Humans
  • Neurologists*
  • Ophthalmologists*
  • Retinal Artery Occlusion / epidemiology
  • Retinal Artery Occlusion / physiopathology*
  • Retinal Artery Occlusion / therapy*
  • Retinal Vein Occlusion* / physiopathology
  • Retinal Vein Occlusion* / therapy
  • Risk Factors
  • Stroke / complications