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Visual field changes in branch retinal 'vein' occlusion.

C H Birchall, G S Harris, S M Drance

    Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |May 1, 1976
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    Branch retinal vein occlusions cause various visual field defects like arcuate scotomas. Retinal arteriolar insufficiency may play a role, suggesting "branch retinal vascular occlusion" is a more accurate term.

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Retinal Vascular Diseases

    Background:

    • Branch retinal vein occlusions (BRVOs) are common vascular events in the retina.
    • Visual field defects are a known complication of BRVOs, but their precise nature and etiology require further clarification.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To characterize the visual field defects associated with branch retinal vein occlusions.
    • To explore the potential role of retinal arteriolar insufficiency in causing these defects.
    • To propose a more accurate terminology for the condition.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of visual field defects in 20 consecutive patients diagnosed with branch retinal vein occlusions.
    • Clinical assessment of retinal arteriolar status.

    Main Results:

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    • Identified visual field defects included arcuate nerve fiber bundle scotomas, central scotomas, paracentral scotomas, and segmental peripheral constriction.
    • Evidence suggests retinal arteriolar insufficiency contributes to the observed visual field deficits.

    Conclusions:

    • Branch retinal vein occlusions manifest with diverse visual field defects.
    • Retinal arteriolar insufficiency is implicated in the pathogenesis of these defects.
    • "Branch retinal vascular occlusion" is a more fitting descriptor for these clinical findings.