Who Is At Risk for Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion (BRVO)?

BRVO usually happens in people who are aged 50 and older.

People who have the following health problems have a greater risk of BRVO:

• high blood pressure
• diabetes
• glaucoma
• hardening of the arteries (called arteriosclerosis)

To lower your risk for BRVO, you should do the following:

• eat a low-fat diet
• get regular exercise
• maintain an ideal weight
• don’t smoke