Patients who experience a branch vein occlusion often notice a gradual improvement in their vision as the hemorrhage resolves. Recovery from a central vein occlusion is much less likely since it affects the macula . This problem appears equally in males and females and is more common after the age of 60. Detection and Diagnosis Vein occlusion is diagnosed by examining the retina with an ophthalmoscope . Fluorescein angiography may be performed in some cases to study the circulation of the retina and to determine the extent of macular edema or swelling.
Treatment Following a vein occlusion, the primary concern is to treat the secondary complications.
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