Is there an association between retinal vein occlusion and cerebrovascular accident? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) is a significant retinal vascular disorder that has been hypothesized to increase the risk of cerebrovascular accidents (CVA). Given the shared vascular pathology between the retina and cerebral circulation, understanding the association between RVO and stroke incidence is critical for early intervention and risk management. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the risk of CVA, including ischemic and hemorrhagic subtypes, in patients with RVO.

Methods

This study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024557820). A systematic search of PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase was conducted from incept

SUBMITTER: Chen KY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11887117 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature