What role do intravitreal injections play in the management of retinal vein occlusion, and which patients are most likely to benefit?

Guideline-aligned answer with reasoning, red flags and references. Clinically reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP.

Posted: 17 August 2025Updated: 17 August 2025 Guideline-Aligned (High Confidence) Clinically Reviewed
Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGPClinical Lead • iatroX

The provided UK guideline context does not contain specific information regarding the role of intravitreal injections in the management of retinal vein occlusion or which patients are most likely to benefit from them for this condition.

The guidelines discuss intravitreal anti-VEGFs and steroid implants in the context of managing visual impairment caused by diabetic macular oedema and proliferative diabetic retinopathy . They also cover anti-VEGF therapies for neovascular age-related macular degeneration ,.

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