IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - ECVA has reopened our 3712 Southwestern Boulevard, Orchard Park, NY location. New & Improved!   

   IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - ECVA has reopened our 3712 Southwestern Boulevard, Orchard Park, NY location. New & Improved!   

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Eye Care & Vision Associates

Phone: 716-631-EYES(3937)

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Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO)

Overview of Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO)

This is a blockage of tiny veins in your eye. Normally, these veins carry blood away from your retina (the layer of light-sensing cells at the rear of your eye). When the veins are blocked, your vision can be harmed.

What Causes Retinal Vein Occlusion?

What causes this blockage? Most often, it's linked to atherosclerosis. That's a buildup of a sticky, fatty substance we call "plaque" on the inner walls of your arteries. When this happens in your eye, the arteries become thick and hard. They press harmfully against retinal veins. This blocks the flow of blood.

Retinal Vein Occlusion Symptoms

If you have this blockage, you may notice a sudden blurring of your vision. You may have vision loss in part or all of one eye. Without proper care, retinal vein occlusion can lead to serious complications. You can lose your vision permanently.

Treatment of Retinal Vein Occlusion

Treatment options include medications and laser surgery. You'll also need to manage problems like diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Your doctor will create a care plan that's right for you.

Careers at ECVA

Four Western New York Offices

Elmwood Village

Map and directions to the Elmwood Village office of Eye Care & Vision Associates, Buffalo, NY

932 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
P: 716.884.0880
F: 716.884.0811

Southtowns

Map and directions to the Orchard Park office of Eye Care & Vision Associates, Buffalo, NY

3712 Southwestern Blvd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
P: 716.648.5329
F: 716.648.3185

Niagara Falls

Map and directions to the Niagara Falls office of Eye Care & Vision Associates, Buffalo, NY

6917 Plaza Drive
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
P: 716.731.6434
F: 716.731.6439

Williamsville

Map and directions to the Williamsville office of Eye Care & Vision Associates, Buffalo, NY

811 Maple Road
Buffalo, NY 14221
P: 716.631.8888
F: 716.204.1050