Prevent vision loss with retinal vein occlusion treatment in Auckland, Hawke’s Bay or Wellington
Our range of treatments can improve your vision and give you peace of mind
Prevent vision loss with retinal vein occlusion treatment in Auckland or Hawke’s Bay
Our range of treatments can improve your vision and give you peace of mind
Discover how this treatment can restore your confidence in your vision
Anyone with a retinal vein occlusion could be suitable for treatment. Your eye surgeon will assess this at your appointment.
Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors or Anti-VEGF’s such as Avastin and Eylea are medications that help clear the fluid build up in the retina. Typically treatment is required for months until the retinal can create the necessary collateral blood vessels to manage the fluid build-up.
In cases in which Anti-VEGF treatment does not clear a blockage, you may require a sufficient amount of fluid steroid or laser treatment.
Advantages
- Eye Institute’s state-of-the-art technology and day-stay facilities mean many treatments for retinal vein occlusions are relatively fast and simple. You should be able to go home on the same day.
- Your vision will be improved
Disadvantages
- You may need treatment over a prolonged period of time.
Risks include:
- Infection
- Inflammation
Treatment alternatives include:
- Anti-VEGF injection
- Intravitreal steroid injection
- Retinal laser treatment
We perform intravitreal anti-VEGF injections in our clinic without needing to be taken into theatre.
In some cases, there may be an improvement in vision.
Gain relief from a worrying eye condition
We understand that any issue with your eyes can be a weight on your shoulders. Book an appointment today, and we’ll help you get to the bottom of your issue and put your mind at ease.
Gain relief from a worrying eye condition
We understand that any issue with your eyes can be a weight on your shoulders. Book an appointment today, and we’ll help you get to the bottom of your issue and put your mind at ease.
Eye treatment options can be confusing. We’ve made the journey as straightforward as can be
1. Get in touch
The first step is to call us so we can answer any questions we can on the phone. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 99 2020 or request a call back from us.
2. We’ll meet
At your consultation, we’ll diagnose your issues, answer your questions and give you a clear recommendation based on your needs. You’ll confidently leave with a clear understanding of your treatment options.
3. Enjoy clarity
After treatment, people often tell us how pleased they were that they took action when they did. They’re often so glad that they reached out so that we could address their concerns and help them resolve their troublesome eye condition.
Get a quick overview of everything you need to know about gaining visual freedom
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Learn more about treating retinal eye conditions from authoritative sources.
Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) is an obstruction of the retinal venous system by thrombus formation and may involve the central, hemi-central or branch retinal vein. The most common aetiological factor is compression by adjacent atherosclerotic retinal arteries. Other possible causes are external compression or disease of the vein wall e.g. vasculitis. Click here to read more.
Each case of retinal vein occlusion is unique. The mild cases of vein occlusion may get better without treatment but only 1o to 20% of cases with severe occlusion may recover some vision. The majority of patients with CRVO do not recover vision and often get worse if left untreated for several months. This is due to development of irreversible scarring. There is some evidence that delaying treatment for months may reduce the chances of visual recovery. Click here to read more.
Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) is the second most common retinal vascular disorder following diabetic retinopathy and is often associated with vision loss. Retinal vein occlusion occurs when there is a partial or complete obstruction of a retinal vein, and it is classified by the location of the occlusion. Click here to read more.
Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) results from thrombosis of the central retinal vein when it passes through the lamina cribrosa. Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) is caused by venous thrombosis at an arteriovenous crossing where an artery and vein share a common vascular sheath. The two main complications of RVO are macular oedema (MO), and retinal ischaemia leading to iris and retinal neovascularisation. Thrombosis of the retinal veins cause an increase in retinal capillary pressure resulting in increased capillary permeability and leakage of fluid and blood into the retina. Click here to read more.
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