articleCase Reports in OphthalmologyApr 28, 2017GOLD OA

Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion, Macular Ischemia, and Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Therapy

University of Siegen · Nephrologisches Zentrum Goettingen

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Abstract

Methods

Retrospective case presentation.

Results

A 66-year-old female patient was treated with repeated intravitreal anti-VEGF injections due to ischemic ME following an acute BRVO. Over a period of 2.5 years best corrected visual acuity increased from 0.06 to 0.6 (decimal notation) accompanied by a reduction in central retinal thickness from 546 to 292 µm. Overall 17 anti-VEGF injections were administered to treat repeated recurrence of ME. Macular ischemia did not worsen during this profound intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy.

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Branch retinal vein occlusion
  • Macular edema
  • Ophthalmology
  • Visual acuity
  • Ranibizumab
  • Retinal Vein
  • Occlusion
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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