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Retinal Vein Occlusion Treatment2023-05-16T03:04:21+00:00

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

Retinal vein occlusion treatment secures your future vision

Discover how this treatment can restore your confidence in your vision

Retinal Vein Occlusion Treatment suitability criteria

Anyone with a retinal vein occlusion could be suitable for treatment. Your eye surgeon will assess this at your appointment.

When a retinal vein blockage occurs, fluid is unable to drain from the retina sufficiently. This build-up of fluid may cause blurred or curved vision.

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

Your surgeon will determine which treatment type is required.

We perform intravitreal anti-VEGF injections in our clinic without needing to be taken into theatre.

Treatment is effective in stopping vision from worsening.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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Meet our world-class surgeons

Our industry-leading experts are here to guide you every step of the way

Dr Nick Mantell

Dr Mantell is a specialist in refractive and cataract surgery. He has restored the vision of thousands of people in his 17-year career.

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Dr Peter Ring

Dr Ring is an expert in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery.

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Dr Shanu Subbiah

Dr Subbiah is a cataract, corneal and laser surgery specialist.

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Dr Adam Watson

Dr Watson specialises in treating many aspects of the eye, including the face, eyelids, tear drainage system and the cornea.

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Prof Helen Danesh-Meyer

Professor Danesh-Meyer is an international authority on glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmology and one of the most highly regarded experts in her field.

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Prof Charles McGhee

Professor Charles McGhee, a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon for 25 years, specialises in corneal diseases and cataract surgery.

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Dr William Cunningham

Dr Cunningham is a consultant ophthalmologist who specialises in cataract surgery and vitreoretinal surgery.

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Dr Sophie Hill

Dr Hill completed her MBBS at St Georges University of London in 2008, also obtaining an Intercalated BSc from King’s College University, London.

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Dr Peter Hadden

Dr Hadden specialises in vitreoretinal and cataract surgery, including the treatment of intraocular tumours.

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Dr Narme Deva

Dr Narme Deva is a key opinion leader for Medical retina and Uveitis in New Zealand.

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Dr Liz Insull

Dr Elizabeth Insull is a New Zealand and UK trained Oculoplastic and Ophthalmic surgeon.

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Dr Kaliopy Matheos

Dr Matheos is an ophthalmologist with subspecialist training in glaucoma and anterior segment surgery, cataract surgery and pterygium surgery.

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Dr Kevin Dunne

As part of his ophthalmology specialty training, Dr Dunne gained valuable experience in major centres such as Auckland and Wellington

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Dr Jay Meyer

Dr Meyer is a specialist eye surgeon specialising in cataracts, glaucoma, and corneal diseases and surgeries.

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Dr Graham Reeves

Dr Reeves has advanced training in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma. He offers a variety of laser and surgical treatments, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.

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Dr Baswati Sahoo

Dr Sahoo is a glaucoma, cataract and anterior segment surgeon and a member of the Royal college of Surgeons Glasgow.

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Dr Narme Deva

Dr Narme Deva is a key opinion leader for Medical retina and Uveitis in New Zealand.
LEARN MORE

Dr Peter Ring

Dr Ring is an expert in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery.
LEARN MORE

Dr Shanu Subbiah

Dr Subbiah is a cataract, corneal and laser surgery specialist.
LEARN MORE

Dr Adam Watson

Dr Watson specialises in treating many aspects of the eye, including the face, eyelids, tear drainage system and the cornea.
LEARN MORE

Prof Helen Danesh-Meyer

Professor Danesh-Meyer is an international authority on glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmology and one of the most highly regarded experts in her field.
LEARN MORE

Prof Charles McGhee

Professor Charles McGhee, a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon for 25 years, specialises in corneal diseases and cataract surgery.
LEARN MORE

Dr William Cunningham

Dr Cunningham is a consultant ophthalmologist who specialises in cataract surgery and vitreoretinal surgery.
LEARN MORE

Dr Peter Hadden

Dr Hadden specialises in vitreoretinal and cataract surgery, including the treatment of intraocular tumours.
LEARN MORE

Dr Liz Insull

Dr Elizabeth Insull is a New Zealand and UK trained Oculoplastic and Ophthalmic surgeon.
LEARN MORE

Dr Kaliopy Matheos

Dr Matheos is an ophthalmologist with subspecialist training in glaucoma and anterior segment surgery, cataract surgery and pterygium surgery.
LEARN MORE

Dr Jay Meyer

Dr. Meyer is a specialist eye surgeon specialising in cataracts, glaucoma, and corneal diseases and surgeries.
LEARN MORE

Dr Graham Reeves

Dr Reeves has advanced training in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma. He offers a variety of laser and surgical treatments, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.
LEARN MORE

Dr Divya Perumal

Dr Perumal is a New Zealand trained ophthalmologist with advanced training in glaucoma and cataract surgery.
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Dr Nick Mantell

Dr Mantell is a specialist in refractive and cataract surgery. He has restored the vision of thousands of people in his 17-year career.
LEARN MORE

Dr Sophie Hill

Dr Hill completed her MBBS at St Georges University of London in 2008, also obtaining an Intercalated BSc from King’s College University, London.
LEARN MORE

Kevin Dunne

As part of his ophthalmology specialty training, Dr Dunne gained valuable experience in major centres such as Auckland and Wellington, with a final two years undertaking Medical Retina advanced training based at the Greenlane Eye Clinic in Auckland.
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Additional resources on retinal vein occlusion treatment

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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