BRVO
Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
Plain-language definition
Blockage of a smaller branch vein in the retina, causing blurred vision and hemorrhages in part of the visual field.
Where this term comes up
“Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion (BRVO):”
Condition · Retinal Vascular Disease
“Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO)”
Treatment · Anti-VEGF Injections (Intravitreal Injections)
“Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) - a blockage on the venous side tends to come on more gradually and is accompanied by retinal hemorrhages and swelling in the affected sector.”
Finding · Altitudinal Visual Field Defect
- Category
- Condition, finding, or disease process
- Also written as
- No alternate forms listed.
Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
Related glossary terms
- macula
Central Retina
- CRVO
Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- hemorrhage
Bleeding
- ischemia
Reduced Blood Supply
- anti-VEGF
Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor
- bevacizumab
Avastin (Off-Label Anti-VEGF)
A note on medical context
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