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CHOROIDAL NEOVASCULARIZATION

Choroidal Neovascularization (CNV)

Choroidal neovascularization is a condition where new, fragile blood vessels grow from the choroid layer of the eye into the retina. This can cause:

  • Vision loss
  • Distortion
  • Blind spots

Causes

  1. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD): Most common cause
  2. Myopia: Nearsightedness
  3. Trauma: Eye injury
  4. Inflammatory disorders: Certain conditions like uveitis

Symptoms

  1. Distorted vision: Straight lines appear wavy
  2. Blind spots: Areas of decreased vision
  3. Vision loss: Central vision loss

Treatment

  1. Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) injections: To reduce vessel growth
  2. Photodynamic therapy: To close new vessels
  3. Laser photocoagulation: To destroy new vessels

If you suspect CNV, consult an eye care professional for proper diagnosis and treatment to preserve vision.

BIRDSHOT CHRORETINOPATHY

Birdshot Chorioretinopathy

Birdshot chorioretinopathy is a rare, chronic inflammatory eye condition characterized by:

  • Inflammation of the choroid and retina
  • Multiple, small, orange-yellow lesions in the retina
  • Potential for vision loss

Symptoms

  1. Floaters: Spots or floaters in vision
  2. Blurred vision: Decreased visual acuity
  3. Night blindness: Difficulty seeing in low light
  4. Color vision defects: Difficulty distinguishing colors

Treatment

  1. Immunosuppressive therapy: Medications to reduce inflammation
  2. Corticosteroids: To control inflammation
  3. Biologics: Targeted therapies to reduce inflammation
  4. Monitoring: Regular eye exams to track disease progression

Complications

  1. Vision loss: Potential for permanent vision loss
  2. Cataracts: Increased risk of cataract development
  3. Glaucoma: Increased risk of glaucoma

If you have birdshot chorioretinopathy, work closely with an eye care professional to manage the condition and preserve vision.

CHARLES BONNET SYNDROME

Charles Bonnet Syndrome

Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) is a condition where people with significant vision loss experience vivid visual hallucinations. These hallucinations can range from simple patterns to complex images, such as people, animals, or objects.

Characteristics

  1. Visual hallucinations: CBS hallucinations are typically visual and can be very vivid.
  2. Vision loss: CBS typically occurs in people with significant vision loss, often due to age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, or other eye conditions.
  3. Insight: People with CBS often have insight into the fact that their hallucinations are not real.

Symptoms

  1. Hallucinations: Can be simple (e.g., patterns, shapes) or complex (e.g., people, animals).
  2. Variable frequency: Hallucinations can occur frequently or infrequently.
  3. Variable duration: Hallucinations can last from seconds to hours.

Management

  1. Reassurance: Educating patients that CBS is a recognized condition can be helpful.
  2. Coping strategies: Techniques like closing eyes or looking away can help manage hallucinations.
  3. Addressing underlying conditions: Managing underlying eye conditions can help alleviate symptoms.

If you’re experiencing symptoms or concerns, consult an eye doctor or a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and guidance.

BEYOND GLAUCOMA

There are so many more terrible eye issues than Glaucoma. Because of the awareness surrounding Glaucoma, people tend to forget that there are many other eye conditions that can render one totally blind.

That’s why a thorough and comprehensive eye examination is very important as it helps uncover any visual threat that’s been faced by an individual.

Some other serious eye conditions includes:

  1. Retinitis pigmentosa
  2. Keratoconus
  3. Age-related macular degeneration
  4. Retinal detachment
  5. Retinal artery and Retinal vein occlusion.
PREVENTING BACTERIA CONJUNCTIVITIS

Bacteria conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, caused by bacteria.

Bacteria conjunctivitis is contagious, hence it can spread from person to person and it is also very easy to get reinfected over and over again if precautionary measures are not taken.

To prevent bacteria conjunctivitis, do the following..

  1. Wash your hands regularly,
  2. Avoid touching your eyes with your hands.
  3. Disinfect your surroundings and change your beddings regularly
  4. Avoid sharing eyedrops
  5. Avoid using contaminated eyedrops
  6. Ensure that nothing touches the tip of your eyedrop dropper.