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Optic vein swelling?
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Rare: Central retinal vein engorgement is unusual and can lead to a central retinal vein occlusion. This can be a sight threatening event. Causes can be hypertension, diabetes, blood clotting disorders, cancer, masses on the orbit or brain as well as increased intracranial pressure. I am going to assume you are under medical care if this is a finding in your eye.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Not good: If you are talking about a vein inside your eye swelling, that may lead to severe vision loss. Please seek a full work up by a retinal specialist.
Answered 4/7/2013
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Swelling: Not sure what you are asking. If the retinal veins are engaged or enlarged it may mean pending / partial central retinal vein occlusion.
Answered 9/28/2016
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