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Retinal vein occlusion: pathophysiology and treatment options

Review

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Authors: Niral Karia

Published Date July 2010 Volume 2010:4 Pages 809 - 816
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/OPTH.S7631

Niral Karia

Department of Ophthalmology, Southend Hospital, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff on Sea, Essex, United Kingdom

Abstract: This paper reviews the current thinking about retinal vein occlusion. It gives an overview of its pathophysiology and discusses the evidence behind the various established and emerging treatment paradigms.

Keywords: central, hemispheric, branch, retinal vein occlusion, visual loss






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