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Retina
Retina is a light-sensitive layer that lines the interior of the eye. It is composed of light-sensitive cells known as rods and cones. The human eye contains about 125 million rods, which are necessary for seeing in dim light. Cones, on the other hand, function best in bright light.
There are between 6 and 7 million cones in the eye and they are essential for receiving a sharp accurate image and for distinguishing colors. The retina works much in the same way as film in a camera.
Diabetic Retinopathy – Most common issues associated with people having diabetes. In Diabetic Retinopathy disease, the high blood sugar levels cause damage to the blood vessels of the retina and damage it. In the advanced stages, it can lead to blindness.
Retinopathy Of Prematurity – Mainly caused due to the retinal blood vessels developing abnormally and affects prematurely born babies. It can also lead to retinal detachment and blindness.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration – The damage of Macular can cause Age-Related Macular Degeneration which can lead to a permanent vision loss.
Retinal Detachment – The detachment of the retina from the layer underneath. If it is not taken care of properly, there is a chance of a permanent vision loss.
During the initial stages of various retinal diseases, generally, no symptoms are seen apart from the change or blurring in vision. During the later stages of the disorders, vision losses start to occur which may get worse if not treated properly.
In case, if one feels that there is a problem in the eye, they should immediately consult an eye specialist for further examination. If it is a retinal disease, receiving immediate treatment will increase the chances of regaining or retaining your vision, and limit further loss. During the regular eye checkups or consulting with our professionals, we identify various problems of the eye and suggest solutions accordingly. During the initial stages of the retinal difficulties, generally, some precautions and a set of essential medicines and eye drops are recommended for the treatment.
If the diseases are at advanced stages or they are not being cured with the primary treatment, surgery is then recommended after examining the eye condition and understanding the patient’s problems. This is the time when a highly experienced surgeon would step in and identify what type of surgery is needed and what will be the recovery time.