CRVO Affects 60,000 Annually: Blocked Vein Causes Vision Loss
Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO), affecting over 60,000 people annually, mainly middle-aged and elderly individuals, occurs when the central retinal vein becomes blocked, leading to severe vision loss and pain. The condition is more likely to develop in those with primary open-angle glaucoma and vascular diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and atherosclerosis.
CRVO happens when the blood flow into the central retinal vein, which carries blood away from the retina towards the heart, becomes obstructed. This blockage can be caused by retinal vasculitis, an inflammation of the retina. Doctors and researchers are actively working on treatments for retinal vasculitis and CRVO, although recent significant advancements by current professionals in the field remain unpublished.
CRVO is a serious condition that can lead to total vision loss if left untreated. It is more common in individuals with certain eye and vascular health issues. While research into treatments continues, the specific details of current doctors' and researchers' work in this area are not yet publicly available.
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