The relationship between different types of primary glaucoma and retinal vein occlusion

The relationship between glaucoma and retinal vein occlusion (RVO) has been a subject of ongoing scientific interest. Several population-based studies have identified glaucoma as a significant risk factor for the development of RVO. However, data on the relationship between different types of primary glaucoma and RVO remain contradictory. Clarifying the nature of this relationship and identifying its possible pathogenic basis could improve treatment approaches for these conditions. This review summarizes information on the relationship between various types of primary glaucoma and RVO, establishes the role of primary open-angle glaucoma as a risk factor for RVO development, and discusses the impact of localized hemodynamic disturbances on the development and progression of primary open-angle glaucoma. The article also notes the different ways in which primary angle-closure glaucoma can affect the development of occlusion of central retinal vein and its branches, and summarizes the information on the influence of medications used to treat macular edema in RVO on intraocular pressure. Recommendations are provided on the selection of treatment methods for macular edema associated with retinal vein occlusion, taking into account the presented data.