What is central retinal vein occlusion?

Central retinal vein occlusion is a blockage of the small veins that carry blood away from the retina. This blockage obstructs the vision signals to the brain causing blurred vision or loss of vision. Usually this is caused by hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) and formation of clots.

How do members experience central retinal vein occlusion?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with central retinal vein occlusion*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for central retinal vein occlusion*

Who has central retinal vein occlusion on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 3
50s 7
60s 14
70+ 10

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 13
Female 18