Cataract and Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion

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Can a Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion Affect the Outcome of Cataract Surgery?

Posted By Patient Letter to the Editor On June 7, 2010 @ 9:21 pm In Cataract,Patient Questions,Retina | Comments Disabled

I had a branch retinal vein occlusion many years ago without any complications. I am going in for removal of a cataract and wanted to know if this condition will have an effect on the outcome of removal of the cataract. I asked the doctor (he tries to avoid discussing the operation) and he says I may have edema. What does that mean?

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