This guideline last updated 07/05/2022 9:46:20

Differential diagnosis

• Retinal vein occlusion
• Diabetic macular oedema
• Pseudo-vitelliform macular dystrophy
• Vitreomacular traction

Possible management by Optometrist

Treatment

• None

Advice

• Advise on smoking cessation
  • Consider referral to GP/pharmacy for smoking cessation programs

Management Category

• Urgent referral to ophthalmology, with images

Possible management by Ophthalmologist

• Intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy
• Photodynamic Therapy