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A Contemporary Approach to Macular Edema Treatment in Retinal Vein Occlusion

Author: Shahsuvaryan, Marianne L.

Source: Vascular Disease Prevention, Volume 5, Number 1, February 2008 , pp. 64-71(8)

Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers

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Abstract:

Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) is the most common visually disabling disease affecting the retina after diabetic retinopathy. Although the disease entity has long been known, its management is still controversial. Macular edema is the main reason for decreased visual acuity in RVO. Recently the vitreous cavity has increasingly been used as a reservoir of drugs for the direct treatment of macular edema through intravitreal injection. The most widely injected drugs so far are triamcinolone acetonide and bevacizumab.

This review evaluates new medical and surgical treatment modalities aimed at reducing macular edema due to central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) and branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO), including intraocular injections of steroids and anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents, vitrectomy, sheathotomy. Controversies and future treatment options are also considered.

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  • Vascular Disease Prevention publishes reviews as well as original papers to update all those concerned with this topic at the clinical or scientific level. In addition to clinically relevant topics, we consider reviews and original papers dealing with the more scientific aspects of vascular disease prevention. This includes the evaluation of emerging vascular risk factors, research dealing with the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and the investigation of new treatment options both at the clinical and scientific level (e.g. epidemiology, patient-based studies, experimental models, in vitro experiments or molecular research). Therefore, another function of Vascular Disease Prevention is to bridge the gap between clinical practice and ongoing laboratory-based research.

    In particular, we welcome critical reviews and comments on recent trials. This is a topic that requires regular updates because of the large number of trials published every year.

    Debates are encouraged in the correspondence section of this journal.
    The editorial structure of Vascular Disease Prevention is set up with the aim of dealing with the submitted material as rapidly as possible. Specialist editors will provide a more expert and rapid assessment unlike a more centralized editorial structure.
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