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This is the
2nd
cause of retinal vessel pathologies
What is it?
It is partial or full retinal vein occlusion. There are the following two types:
- Central vein occlusion (the central vein of the retina is obstructed)
- Branch vein occlusion. This consists of an obstruction caused by a blockage in the areas where the arteries and veins cross
Diagnosis examinations
- Examination of the fundus of the eye
- Fluorescein angiography (FA)
- Retinography
- OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography)
Prevention?
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Control of the cholesterol levels of the blood
- Quit smoking
Symptoms
- Central vein occlusion: This causes a loss or decrease in sight that can even become very serious
- Branch retinal vein occlusion. In many cases, depending on the area of the retina where it is located, it does not affect the patient’s entire sight. For example, people whose macular area (central area of the retina) is affected lose their central vision
Associated treatments
Generally, it can be treated with intravitreal injections of angiogenesis inhibitors or steroids and laser photocoagulation in the retina, in cases when this is necessary.
FAQs
Yes, after any eye operation, although it is advisable to wait several days for the scars to heal. It normally takes ten to twelve days to return to a normal life. It is always best to consult the doctor to find out about the risk factors.
If there is no gas or silicone oil, the patient can sleep in any position. If there is no covering element (gas or silicone oil), the patient’s position is unimportant.
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Josep María Lladó, 3
08035 Barcelona
Phone: (+34) 934 000 700
E-mail: international@imo.es
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By car
GPS navigator coordinates:
41º 24’ 38” N – 02º 07’ 29” E
Exit 7 of the Ronda de Dalt (mountain side). The clinic has a car park with more than 200 parking spaces.
By bus
Autobus H2: Rotonda de Bellesguard, parada 1540
Autobus 196: Josep Maria Lladó-Bellesguard, parada 3191
Autobuses H2, 123, 196: Ronda de Dalt – Bellesguard, parada 0071
How to arrive at IMO from:
IMO Madrid
C/ Valle de Pinares Llanos, 3
28035 Madrid
Phone: (+34) 910 783 783
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Public transport
Metro Lacoma (líne 7)
Autobuses:
- Lines 49 & 64, stop “Senda del Infante”
- Line N21, stop “Metro Lacoma”
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Patient care:
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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C/ Carrasco i Formiguera, 33 (Baixos)
08242 – Manresa
Tel: (+34) 938 749 160
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FGC. Line R5 & R50 direction Manresa. Station/Stop: Baixador de Manresa
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