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Common Eye Problems
Vein Occlusion
What is a Vein Occlusion?
 A vein occlusion is a condition when a vein that
is responsible for draining an area of the retina (the film that causes light sensation in the eye) gets blocked and blood flow
out of the eye slows or stops. That causes bleeding and, in effect, a mini-stroke in the retina. The severity of the mini-stroke
varies in different patients, but most vein occlusions result in fairly good vision after the bleeding resolves.
What are the Symptoms of Vein Occlusions?
 Patients usually experience a loss of vision during a vein occlusion. This is often mixed with
what they describe as sparkles in their vision.
What are the Risk Factors for Vein Occlusions?
Risk factors for vein occlusion include: glaucoma, hypertension and diabetes.
You can find out more about these and other conditions of
the eye by visiting our offices, or by sending us e-mail.
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