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Tag Retinal diseases

CONE – ROD DYSTROPHY

Cone-rod dystrophy is a group of inherited eye disorders that affect the retina, leading to progressive vision loss. It typically starts with:

  1. Loss of cone cell function: Affecting color vision, visual acuity, and central vision.
  2. Later involvement of rod cells: Impacting night vision and peripheral vision.

Symptoms may include:

  • Difficulty with color vision
  • Decreased visual acuity
  • Sensitivity to light
  • Night blindness (in later stages)

If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms, consulting an optometrist or retinal specialist can provide a proper diagnosis and guidance on managing the condition.

INFECTIOUS RETINITIS

Infectious Retinitis

Infectious retinitis is inflammation of the retina caused by:

  • Viral, bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infections

Types

  1. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis: Common in immunocompromised individuals
  2. Toxoplasmosis retinochoroiditis: Caused by Toxoplasma gondii parasite
  3. Herpes simplex or varicella-zoster virus retinitis: Viral infections

Symptoms

  1. Vision loss: Blurred vision, blind spots
  2. Floaters: Dark spots or floaters in vision
  3. Eye pain: Redness, discomfort

Treatment

  1. Antiviral medications: For viral infections
  2. Antiparasitic medications: For toxoplasmosis
  3. Antibiotics: For bacterial infections
  4. Intravitreal injections: Direct medication delivery into the eye

If you suspect infectious retinitis, consult an eye care professional or retina specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment to preserve vision.

CENTRAL SEROUS RETINOPATHY

Central serous retinopathy is a condition whereby the Retinal detaches it self from the underlying tissues as a result of fluid leakages..

This condition can be as a result of stress. Stress causes an increase in the release of cortisol which triggers inflammatory responses and ultimately fluid leaks into the layers of tissues underneath the retina. Other known causes are regular use of steroid medications, autoimmune conditions.

Signs and symptoms includes, reduced vision, blurry vision, distorted vision.

Treatment is done by surgical sealing and reattaching the detached retina.

MACULAR HOLE

Macular hole is a break in the macular, which is the part of the retinal responsible for central vision. Macular hole can be sight threatening.

This macular hole can be shallow or full thickness.

This condition can be caused by either, INFLAMMATION like uveitis, TRACTION e.g, the vitreous, shrinking and thereby pulling on the retinal, or even TRAUMA or accident..

Signs and symptoms includes, blurry vision, distorted vision et.c

It can be diagnosed by fundsocopy, fundus photography, florescein angiography, OCT,

This condition is usually treated by surgical intervention.

LASER PHOTOCOAGULATION

This is a Procedure that involves the use of laser beams to shrink or destroy abnormal structures in the retina..

This procedure is normally used in cases of diabetic retinopathy and other conditions that brings about neovascularization.

Although in recent times, anti VEGF drugs have been favoured in the treatment of ARMD compared to laser photocoagulation.