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HYPERTENSIVE CHOROIDOPATHY

Hypertensive Choroidopathy

Hypertensive choroidopathy refers to damage to the choroid layer of the eye due to high blood pressure. This can cause:

  • Vision problems
  • Retinal damage
  • Choroidal ischemia (lack of blood flow)

Symptoms

  1. Vision loss: Blurred or distorted vision
  2. Blind spots: Areas of decreased vision
  3. Flashes: Flashes of light

Complications

  1. Retinal detachment: Separation of the retina from underlying tissue
  2. Choroidal neovascularization: Growth of new, fragile blood vessels

Management

  1. Blood pressure control: Managing hypertension through lifestyle changes and medication
  2. Regular eye exams: Monitoring eye health
  3. Treatment of complications: Such as anti-VEGF injections for CNV

If you have hypertension, regular eye exams can help detect and manage hypertensive choroidopathy. Consult with an eye care professional for personalized advice and treatment.

ANGIOID STREAKS

Angioid Streaks

Angioid streaks are irregular breaks in Bruch’s membrane, a layer of tissue in the retina. This condition can cause:

  • Vision loss
  • Distortion
  • Blind spots

Associated Conditions

  1. Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE): A genetic disorder affecting elastic tissue
  2. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: A genetic disorder affecting connective tissue
  3. Paget’s disease: A bone disorder

Symptoms

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

Complications

  1. Choroidal neovascularization: Growth of new, fragile blood vessels
  2. Hemorrhages: Bleeding in the retina

Management

  1. Regular eye exams: To monitor disease progression
  2. Treatment of complications: Such as anti-VEGF injections for CNV

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

SICKLE CELL RETINOPATHY

Sickle Cell Retinopathy

Sickle cell retinopathy is a complication of sickle cell disease that affects the eyes. It occurs when sickled red blood cells damage the blood vessels in the retina, leading to:

  • Retinal ischemia (lack of blood flow)
  • Neovascularization (growth of new, fragile blood vessels)
  • Hemorrhages
  • Retinal detachment

Symptoms

  1. Vision loss: Sudden or gradual loss of vision
  2. Floaters: Spots or floaters in vision
  3. Flashes: Flashes of light
  4. Blurred vision: Decreased visual acuity

Treatment

  1. Laser photocoagulation: To treat neovascularization
  2. Intravitreal injections: To reduce inflammation and edema
  3. Vitrectomy: Surgery to remove blood or repair retinal detachment
  4. Regular eye exams: To monitor disease progression

Prevention

  1. Regular eye exams: To detect retinopathy early
  2. Managing sickle cell disease: Controlling the underlying condition

If you have sickle cell disease, it’s essential to have regular eye exams to detect and manage retinopathy. Consult with an eye care professional for personalized advice and treatment.

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.

CHORIODEREMA

Choroideremia

Choroideremia is a rare, inherited eye disorder characterized by:

  • Progressive loss of the choroid, retina, and retinal pigment epithelium
  • Night blindness
  • Loss of peripheral vision
  • Potential for central vision loss

Causes

  1. Genetic mutation: Mutations in the CHM gene
  2. X-linked inheritance: Primarily affects males

Symptoms

  1. Night blindness: Difficulty seeing in low light
  2. Peripheral vision loss: Loss of side vision
  3. Visual field defects: Blind spots or areas of decreased vision

Management

  1. Genetic counseling: Understanding inheritance patterns
  2. Low vision rehabilitation: Adapting to vision loss
  3. Research and clinical trials: Exploring potential treatments
  4. Regular eye exams: Monitoring disease progression

If you or a family member has choroideremia, consult with an eye care professional or genetic counselor for personalized guidance and support.

ISCHEMIC ANTERIOR OPTIC NEUROPATHY

Ischemic Anterior Optic Neuropathy (AION)

Ischemic AION is a condition where the optic nerve is damaged due to reduced blood flow. This can cause:

  • Sudden vision loss
  • Blind spots
  • Decreased visual acuity

Types

  1. Arteritic AION: Associated with giant cell arteritis
  2. Non-arteritic AION: More common, often related to vascular risk factors

Risk Factors

  1. Age: More common in older adults
  2. Vascular conditions: Hypertension, diabetes, atherosclerosis
  3. Giant cell arteritis: Inflammatory condition

Treatment

  1. Managing underlying conditions: Controlling vascular risk factors
  2. Corticosteroids: For arteritic AION
  3. Low vision rehabilitation: Adapting to vision loss

If you suspect AION, seek immediate medical attention from an eye care professional or an optometrist . Prompt treatment can help preserve vision.

Ocular Ischemic Syndrome.

Ocular ischemic syndrome is a rare condition caused by severe carotid artery stenosis or occlusion, leading to reduced blood flow to the eye. This can result in:

  • Gradual vision loss
  • Pain in the eye
  • Retinal damage

Causes

  1. Carotid artery disease: Narrowing or blockage of the carotid artery.
  2. Atherosclerosis: Buildup of plaque in the arteries.

Symptoms

  1. Vision loss: Gradual or sudden loss of vision.
  2. Eye pain: Pain or discomfort in the affected eye.
  3. Retinal hemorrhages: Bleeding in the retina.

Treatment

  1. Carotid endarterectomy: Surgery to remove plaque from the carotid artery.
  2. Angioplasty and stenting: Procedures to improve blood flow.
  3. Management of underlying conditions: Controlling hypertension, diabetes, and other risk factors.

If you suspect ocular ischemic syndrome, seek immediate medical attention from an eye care professional or a vascular specialist. Prompt treatment can help prevent further vision loss.

YOU ARE PROBABLY HAVING CATARACT IF…..
  1. You vision is cloudy
  2. You find it difficult to see fine details clearly.
  3. You can now all of a sudden read small prints if you are originally hyperopic or presbyopic.
  4. Your glasses prescription changes faster than normal.
  5. Your vision gets worse under very bright environment but improves under dim environment.
  6. You see colored rings(haloes) around lights ( In cases of diabetes induced cataract.
YOU ARE ALREADY HAVING PRESBYOPIA IF YOU DO THE FOLLOWING
  1. stretch your reading materials out while reading.
  2. Difficulty reading small prints.
  3. Headaches when you try to read small prints.
  4. Requiring abnormally large prints while reading.
  5. Requiring extremely bright light to read clearly.
  6. You can see far distance with your glasses but you can’t read small prints with your glasses.
PRESENTATION  OF ASTIGMATISM
  1. Stubborn headaches that won’t go even with the strongest of pain killers.

2. Recurrent stye

3. Itching.

4. Double vision

4. Blurry vision at far and or near distance

5. Always feeling dizzy and unmotivated to read or work with your digital devices.

6. Photophobia ( discomforts when exposed to bright light)

7. Light appearing in streaks.