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*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Blurry vision
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Vision problems
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
*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 | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 16 | |
| 70+ | 11 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 15 | |
| Female | 19 |