Can retinal phlebitis cause blindness?

Retinal phlebitis may cause blindness.

Retinal phlebitis can cause recurrent retinal and vitreous hemorrhage in both eyes. If the disease continues to progress or the lesion is located in a large vein, and more bleeding into the vitreous or bleeding site is located in the macula, it can affect vision. In severe cases, blindness can occur. However, if the lesion is located in the peripheral blood vessels of the fundus, and the amount of bleeding is small, it generally does not cause blindness.

Patients with retinal phlebitis should be treated promptly, and daily rest should be paid attention to. Avoid strenuous exercise.