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1.       Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO)

What feature of a CRVO is it important to establish?

a)      VA – good prognostic indicator

b)      Presence of retinal ischaemia – risk of neovascularization and rubeosis

c)       Presence of foveal ischaemia – visual prognosis

What clinical signs ischaemia can you look for during your examination?

Evidence of non-perfusion:

a)      RAPD

b)      Extensive micro infarcts

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