TO STUDY RISK FACTORS AND CLINICAL PROFILE OF BRVO AT A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE

Introduction: After diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion is the second most prevalent retinal vascular condition. BRVO is brought on by blockage of the retinas branch vein, which affects a specific quadrant. The patient will have venous dilatation within the affected sector, superficial and deep retinal hemorrhages, and either macular or retinal edema during ophthalmoscopic examination. Age and systemic vascular diseases are the most well-known risk factors for BRVO.

Materials and Methods: Prospective observational study was done for 1 year. Patients more than 25 years of age attending ophthalmology OPD found to have BRVO were evaluated for various risk factors and other clinical findings after taking proper consent. 

Results: In this Study 24 patients of more than 25 years of age found to have BRVO out of which 14 were male and 10 were female. 15 cases (62.5%) having hypertension, 5 case (20.8 % ) having diabetes, 4( 16.6%) were smokers, 9 (37.5%) were having altered lipid profile, 2 (8.33%) were alcoholics.

Conclusion: Modern tools and technology make it simple to diagnose and treat branch retinal vein occlusion. Be cautious of the four Hs: increased age, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and homocysteinemia. This multifactorial disease affects the eyes of a person with hypertension and other risk factors including aging.