If you are undergoing retinal surgery, it’s important to have a thorough understanding of the procedure and what to expect before, during, and after the surgery. Here are some important questions you can ask the expert to help you make an informed decision: These are some of the important questions you can ask the expert…
Read MoreTo prevent blindness in glaucoma, early detection and treatment are crucial. Regular eye exams with an eye doctor can help detect glaucoma in its early stages, before significant damage to the optic nerve occurs. Treatment typically involves lowering the intraocular pressure to prevent further damage to the optic nerve. This can be done with eye…
Read MoreWhen fluid accumulates behind the retina, it causes central serous chorioretinopathy. Vision may be affected by this. The choroid, a tissue layer behind the retina, is where the fluid leaks out. The retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) is the name of the layer of cells between the retina and the choroid. When the RPE does not function…
Read MoreAn inherited condition called Stickler syndrome affects the joints, the ears, and the eyes. Collagen, the body’s connective tissue, is affected. The cornea and sclera of the eye are primarily made of collagen. Some individuals get the Stickler syndrome from their parents. A child of a Stickler syndrome parent has a 50% chance of inheriting…
Read MoreThe vitreous, a material, fills the centre of the eye. This clear, gel-like substance is firmly attached to the retina and macula in the healthy, youthful eye by millions of tiny fibres. The vitreous shrinks and pulls away from the retina as the eye ages or as a result of an eye condition. Over time,…
Read MoreLattice degeneration is a thinning of the retina that happens over time. Lattice degeneration affects 1 in 10 people, or about 10% of the population. Clear vision depends on a healthy retina, yet most people with this issue never experience any symptoms or visual loss. Retinal detachment from lattice degeneration is extremely uncommon. Those who…
Read MoreAt the back of the eye is a layer of tissue called the retina. Cone and rod cells make up this structure, which processes light entering the eye through the pupil. The optic nerve carries visual impulses from the retina to the brain. When the retina separates into two layers, a disease known as retinaschisis…
Read MoreRetinal detachment (RD) occurs when the thin layer of tissue, known as the retina, containing photoreceptors, in the back of the eye pulls away from its normal position. Retinal detachment is an ocular emergency as the longer the retina remains detached, the higher are the risks of losing vision permanently. Indicators of RD include an…
Read MoreRETINITIS PIGMENTOSA Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) is a hereditary condition that affects the retina (the light-sensitive layer of tissue in the back of the eye). RP causes the retinal cells to gradually deteriorate over time, resulting in visual loss. Unfortunately, RP has no treatment options. However, people with RP can make the most of their vision…
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