Central retinal vein occlusion

Obstruction of the central retinal vein is far more common than obstruction of the central retinal artery. Although visual impairment is not as acute as arterial obstruction, it is also quite severe. Some cases can be completely blind due to secondary neovascular glaucoma.

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