It is a thin tissue that covers the inner surface of the eyeball. It contains vision cells and optic nerve fibers.
Retinal Detachment: It is the separation of the retina from the eye wall to which it is normally attached. It is a dangerous eye disease. Sudden blackness at the edge of the visual field and the appearance of floating black objects (soot rain), lightning strikes, sudden decrease in vision may be symptoms. Treatment in the early stages can be done with argon laser. In advanced stages, surgical treatment is mandatory.
Diabetic Retinopathy: These are the problems caused by diabetes in the retina. Basic treatment is done with argon laser applications. Diabetics should have a retinal examination every 6 months.
Macular Degeneration (Yellow Spot Disease): It is the decrease in vision in older ages as the yellow spot loses its function.
There are two types of generations:
Dry Type and Wet Type: Capillaries are intact and there is no bleeding, vision decreases but there is no blindness. There is a risk of wet blindness.
Retinal Vein Occlusions: Retinal vein or artery occlusion may occur. Ventilation is more common in people over the age of 50 who have arteriosclerosis (athosclerosis) or high blood pressure (hypertension). Arterial blockage is more common in people with high cholesterol or blood clots within the heart. Treatment of vein occlusion is done with argonlaser application or intraocular cortisone injections. Treatment for artery occlusion is URGENT. Arterial occlusion that does not resolve within 48 hours is the cause of permanent vision loss.
People with artery occlusion are prone to heart attack and stroke, so they should be examined by a heart and nerve specialist.
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