Retinal Vein Occlusion Treatment in Egypt

**Dr. Mahmoud Hassan** **Consultant Vitreoretinal and Cataract Surgeon** FRCS Glasgow · FICO · MRCS Edinburgh --- Retinal vein occlusion is a significant risk for patients with hypertension, heart conditions, high cholesterol, diabetes, and smokers. These conditions increase the likelihood of blood clot formation in various organs of the body, including the retina. Symptoms of Retinal Vein Occlusion The symptoms typically manifest as a sharp decrease in vision in one eye, and patients often report irregular blood pressure. Clots can occur in the main retinal vein or one of its branches, usually accompanied by macular edema. Complete vein occlusion can lead to permanent cessation of retinal nourishment due to stagnant blood circulation and halted blood flow from arteries to retinal tissues, resulting in permanent vision loss in a portion of the visual field, depending on the affected vein's area. The type of retinal vein occlusion and macular edema is diagnosed at the retina clinic. We may require an OCT scan and fluorescein angiography to determine the type of clot and decide on the appropriate treatment. Treatment for retinal edema / macular edema relies on intravitreal injections to treat the retina. These include Anti-VEGF agents, corticosteroids, and long-acting Dexamethasone implants. Learn more about injection types in the article 'Types of Retinal Injections'. Complications of retinal vein occlusion include recurrent macular edema requiring repeated injections or long-acting therapeutic agents. Retinal laser sessions can play an effective role in treating macular edema in some cases. Laser sessions also serve as a preventative and therapeutic step in the event of abnormal blood vessel formation—known as the proliferative stage—which can cause vitreous hemorrhage, retinal fibrosis, and potentially lead to tractional retinal detachment. Learn about the causes of vitreous hemorrhage Retinal Laser Surgery For inquiries about your condition, please bring your OCT scan. You can book an appointment at Dr. Mahmoud Hassan's Retina Clinic - Vitreoretinal Surgeon at Al Mashreq Eye Center, who holds a Master's degree in Ophthalmology, a membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, England, and a fellowship of the International Council of Ophthalmology. Madinaty Hospitalia Medical Hub Group 101 B10 next to Al Rahma Mosque 102 El Merghany Street inside Al Mashreq Eye Center, Heliopolis --- **Importance of Retinal Exam Before Cataract Surgery** Retinal examination is a crucial step before cataract surgery to detect any early retinal problems that might affect the surgery outcome and post-operative visual clarity. Learn more through the [Vitrectomy and Retinal Detachment Repair](/ar/services/vitrectomy-retinal-detachment) service.