Led by Dr. Cameron Javid, Retina Associates offers patients in the Tucson, Arizona, area a comprehensive range of treatments for eye disease. In addition to treating serious eye conditions such as macular degeneration and retinal tears and detachment, Retina Associates has specialized knowledge of central and branch retinal vein occlusions (BRVO).
The retina is served by a single main artery and a central vein. In cases where this central vein becomes blocked, a condition known as central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) or eye stroke, fluid can leak into the macula, the central part of the retina in the back of the eye, causing serious vision loss. BRVO, by contrast, involves the smaller branches of the central vein becoming blocked, and often manifests in symptoms such as a missing area of vision or blurred sight. In some cases, patients with BRVO find that the condition naturally heals itself and proper vision is regained over time.
Both conditions are more common as aging occurs and are associated with high blood pressure and diabetes, which can cause a gradual hardening of the veins. In many cases, the proper treatment for BRVO starts with careful monitoring of the condition to make sure it does not get worse. In cases of CRVO, immediate diagnosis and treatment is recommended before irreversible damage such as total central vision loss occurs. Fortunately excellent treatment is available including intraocular anti-vegf medications, and steroids. In addition laser is still occasionally a treatment option. National clinical trials are currently available at Retina Associates with new medications for the treatment of retinal vein occlusions.
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