What is your diagnosis?
1. Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO)
What conditions predispose to BRVO?
a) Hypertension
b) Diabetes
c) Raised cholesterol
d) Smoking
The patient should be referred to their GP investigation and management.
What clinical signs can you look for during your examination?
· Macular thickening on slit lamp biomicroscopy and confirm with OCT examination
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