The Medical journal of Malaysia
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Comparative Study
A comparative study of branch retinal vein occlusion and central vein occlusion amongst Malaysian patients.
A retrospective study of 95 patients with retinal vein occlusion was carried out to determine the clinical presentation and pattern of distribution in the local Malaysian population. There was no significant difference found in its distribution with regards to sex. ⋯ Reduced vision represents the commonest mode of presentation. Hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidaemia and haematological disorders are important associated systemic conditions.