title: Management of  branch retinal vein occlusion.
abstract: This article addresses advances in the management of branch retinal vein occlusion - a common retinal vascular disorder in elderly patients which is a significant cause of ocular morbidity. New intravitreal therapies have improved the prognosis for patients, albeit with significant cost implications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ocular Biology and Therapeutics, UCL Institute of Opthalmology, London EC1V 9EL, UK.
authors.forename: Amy-Lee
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Shirodkhar
authors.forename: Sue
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lightman
authors.forename: Simon R J
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Taylor
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D020533:Angiogenesis Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D006801:Humans; D058449:Intravitreal Injections; D053685:Laser Therapy; D011379:Prognosis; D012170:Retinal Vein Occlusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors; D042461:Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D020533:Angiogenesis Inhibitors; D042461:Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A