Blockage of one or multiple branches of the retinal vein that run through the optic nerve is known as branch retinal vein occlusion. It is the most common type of retinal vein occlusion. Hypertension, glaucoma, and hyperlipidemia are risk factors for this condition. Sudden painless vision loss is typically seen in patients with branch retinal vein occlusion.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your mother seems to have BRVO (branch retinal vein occlusion) with macular edema.
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