title: Systemic disorders associated with retinal vascular occlusion.
abstract: Occlusions of the retinal arterial and venous circulations are common causes of severe visual decline and can affect all age groups. Acute retinal arterial obstruction is often associated with critical cerebrovascular and cardiovascular disease that may require systemic treatment. Retinal venous obstruction may be the presentation of significant systemic hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and a greater risk for cardiovascular morbidity. Additional metabolic and hematologic abnormalities have been identified in patients with retinal occlusive disease. The authors review recent advances in the study of systemic conditions associated with retinal vascular occlusions and offer guidelines for appropriate medical evaluation of patients with retinal occlusive disease.
authors.affiliation: Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: F M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Recchia
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D001777:Blood Coagulation; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D015356:Retinal Artery Occlusion / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012170:Retinal Vein Occlusion / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents