Retinal Diseases

THE CAUSES
What Is Retinal Diseases?

 

A retinal disease affects a layer of nerve tissue lining the back of the eye which senses light and transmits images to the brain. eye which senses light and transmits images to the brain. eye, which senses light and transmits pictures to the brain. The central part of the retina is called the macula. Central vision is provided by the macula of the retina; peripheral vision is provided by the retina outside the macula.

The vitreous humor, or just “vitreous”, is the material on the back of the eye that gives it shape. As we age, the vitreous gel may liquefy, collapse, and pull away from the retina, a condition called posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). PVD patients are susceptible to developing retinal problems at the time of the procedure, such as a retinal tear.

  • Age Related Macular Degeneration
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Vein and Retinal Artery Occlusion
  • Posterior Vitreous Detachment (floaters)
  • Retinal Tears and Detachment
  • Ocular Inflammatory Disease (Uveitis)
  • Macular Hole
  • Macular Pucker (Epiretinal Membrane)
  • Central Serous Retinopathy

Another common retinal disorder is age-related macular degeneration, which is when the macula becomes weakened and a hole forms in the macula, or a pucker appears on the retina, or diabetic retinopathy, which affects the entire retina.

Treatments of Retinal Diseases

Retinal disease can be treated in a variety of ways. Eye drops can be administered as well as surgical procedures including intraocular injections, laser treatment, and vitreoretinal surgery. The main objective in all cases is to preserve the retina, especially the macula, which is crucial to our ability to see.

  • Treatments
  • Vitreoretinal Surgery
  • Intravitreal Injections
  • Anti-VEGF Drugs
  • Retinal Laser

In order to continue enjoying what you enjoy, we want to preserve your vision.