label: Retinal shunt vessels
label_lc: retinal shunt vessels
description: bnormal blood vessels in the retina that form as a response to vascular occlusion, serving as bypass channels to redirect blood flow around obstructed or damaged retinal vessels. Retinal shunt vessels are often associated with conditions like retinal vein occlusion or diabetic retinopathy and may appear as tortuous or dilated vessels on fundoscopic examination.