Refocusing on the etiology and pathology of retinal vein occlusion to guide clinical practice / 中华眼底病杂志

ABSTRACT

Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) is the second visual threatening retinal disorders followed by diabetic retinopathy in the elderly.In the past decades,increasing knowledge of the natural history,aetiology and risk factors,medical management investigation,together with the support of high level evidence-based medical evidence and the results of real-world clinical trials play key roles in guiding the clinical practice.However,without understanding the pathogenesis and pathogeny of the disease,it is difficult to implement a comprehensive,precise and personalized treatment strategy for the RVO patients.It is of significance in the clinic to discuss the pathological process of RVO,analyze the etiological characteristics of the disease,reveal the clinical outcomes,which aim to facility the optimal treatment and follow-up procedure for the patients.