Retinal vein occlusion — macular edema
- Intravitreal anti-VEGF is first-line for macular edema
- Repeat treatment guided by OCT/vision
- Steroid implant is an alternative in selected cases
- Laser has limited/selective roles
- Control HTN, diabetes + glaucoma risk
- Monitor for retinal neovascularization
Use at a glance
- Intravitreal anti-VEGF is first-line for macular edema
Monitoring / follow-up
- Repeat treatment guided by OCT/vision
- Laser has limited/selective roles
Choosing treatment
- Steroid implant is an alternative in selected cases
Response / follow-up
- Control HTN, diabetes + glaucoma risk
- Monitor for retinal neovascularization
Self-check
- What is first-line treatment for Retinal vein occlusion — macular edema?
Intravitreal anti-VEGF.
- What should be monitored during treatment of Retinal vein occlusion — macular edema?
for retinal neovascularization.
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