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Arch Ophthalmol. 2002;120:1217-1219.

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Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) is a common retinal vascular disorder that can lead to significant visual disability. Persistent macular edema is one of the major complications associated with CRVO. The Central Vein Occlusion Study¹ evaluated the efficacy of macular grid laser photocoagulation in patients with macular edema caused by CRVO. This study did not find a difference in visual acuity between treated and untreated eyes at any stage during the follow-up period. Therefore, there is currently no proven management for macular edema in the setting of CRVO. The purpose of this interventional case report is to describe the clinical course of 2 patients with macular edema secondary to CRVO who underwent intravitreous injection of triamcinolone acetonide.

Report of Cases

Case 1

A 57-year-old man had a 2-month history of decreased visual acuity in his right eye. On initial examination, his best-corrected visual acuity was 20/40 OD and 20/20 OS. Results of anterior segment examination . . . [Full Text of this Article]

Case 2

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Corresponding author and reprints: Michael S. Ip, MD, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, 600 Highland Ave, F4/336, Madison, WI 53792 (e-mail: msip@facstaff.wisc.edu).

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