Steroids for treatment of Retinal Vein Occlusion

Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) is the second most common retinal vascular disease in adults. In both types of RVO, macular edema (ME) is a major cause of visual impairment. Treatment modalities have improved substantially in recent years, from laser photocoagulation to intravitreal pharmacotherapy. The breakdown of blood-retinal barrier due to VEGF and inflammatory mediator plays an important role in the pathogenesis of ME. These pathways lead to...