Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Retinal branch vein occlusion.

J B Snelling, R M Nisbet

    Annals of Ophthalmology
    |November 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Retinal branch vein occlusion (RBVO) is a common vascular disease. Good initial visual acuity predicts an excellent prognosis, while poor acuity suggests a less certain visual outcome for RBVO patients.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Sport science for salmon and other species: ecological consequences of metabolic power constraints.

    Ecology letters·2015
    Same author

    Central amyloid-β-specific single chain variable fragment ameliorates Aβ aggregation and neurotoxicity.

    Protein engineering, design & selection : PEDS·2013
    Same author

    How should we define 'fitness' for general ecological scenarios?

    Trends in ecology & evolution·2011
    Same author

    Aggregation and stability in metapopulation models.

    The American naturalist·2009
    Same author

    Spatial heterogeneity, source-sink dynamics, and the local coexistence of competing species.

    The American naturalist·2008
    Same author

    Between discrete and continuous: consumer-resource dynamics with synchronized reproduction.

    Ecology·2008
    Same journal

    Ocular toxicity of systemic chemotherapy with megadoses of carmustine and mitomycin.

    Annals of ophthalmology·1994
    Same journal

    Congenital intrastromal epithelial cyst of the iris.

    Annals of ophthalmology·1994
    Same journal

    Diagnosis and treatment of orbital hemorrhagic lesions.

    Annals of ophthalmology·1994
    Same journal

    Clinical features of toxoplasmic retinochoroiditis in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

    Annals of ophthalmology·1994
    Same journal

    The closed chamber slipping suture technique for iris repair.

    Annals of ophthalmology·1994
    Same journal

    The effect of gravity on the amplitude of accommodation.

    Annals of ophthalmology·1994
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Vascular Biology
    • Retinal Diseases

    Background:

    • Retinal branch vein occlusion (RBVO) is a frequent condition affecting retinal vasculature.
    • It commonly involves temporal veins at arteriovenous crossings.
    • Systemic hypertension and diabetes mellitus are known associated risk factors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the natural history, complications, and visual prognosis of RBVO.
    • To describe the clinical and fluorescein angiographic features of acute and chronic RBVO.
    • To emphasize the distinction between collateral channels and neovascularization.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 27 eyes with RBVO.
    • Clinical examination and fluorescein angiography were utilized.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Analysis focused on disease progression and visual outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Macular edema and preretinal neovascularization are the primary complications impacting visual acuity.
    • Accurate differentiation between collateral channels and neovascularization is crucial.
    • Initial visual acuity is a key prognostic indicator.

    Conclusions:

    • The prognosis for RBVO is strongly correlated with the initial visual acuity.
    • Early detection and management of complications are vital for visual preservation.
    • Further research may elucidate the precise etiology of RBVO.