Retinal detachment threatens vision loss

If a complete detachment of the retina occurs, then surgery is required in which the retina is returned to its original position.

The German Association of Ophthalmologists said that the risk of retinal detachment increases in some people: diabetics, people with myopia, as well as people with congenital eye weakness.

High blood pressure may result in damage to the blood vessels responsible for feeding the retina in the event that blood pressure levels are not controlled, and suffering from what is known as hypertensive retinopathy, as high blood pressure leads to an increase in the thickness of the walls of these blood vessels and a decrease in blood perfusion. to the retina, which in turn leads to damage to parts of it.

As the disease progresses, this may lead to retinal hemorrhage and gradual loss of vision, especially if the macula is affected. It should be noted that a simple and chronic rise in blood pressure may lead to retinal damage if it is not treated as well, and in the event of suffering from a severe increase in blood pressure. Blood pressure, known as ambulatory hypertension, can cause the optic nerve head to swell.

Retinal diseases vary greatly, but most cause vision-related symptoms

The association explained that the symptoms of retinal detachment are seeing flashes of light and moving black spots in one eye; Where the patient feels as if a curtain is falling in front of the image or a wall is rising in front of it.

A doctor should be consulted as soon as these symptoms are noticed in order to reduce the risk of vision loss.

The association added that simple retinal detachment can be treated with laser beams, noting that laser treatment when small holes and cracks have not yet developed into a complete retinal detachment does not require the patient to stay in the hospital.

But if a complete detachment of the retina occurs, then a surgery is required during which the retina is returned to its original position, so that the visual cells are supplied with the necessary elements and the patient regains his ability to see.

Retinal diseases vary greatly, but most cause vision-related symptoms. Retinal diseases can affect any part of area in the retina, which is a thin layer of tissue found on the inner back wall of your eye area.

The retina is made up of millions of light-sensitive cells (protoblasts and cones) and other neurons that receive and organize visual information. Your retina sends this information to your brain through your optic nerve, giving you the ability to see.

Treatment is available for some retinal diseases. Depending on your condition level, so the goals of treatment are to stop or slow the disease and preserve, improve and restore your vision of health eye. So If left untreated  some retinal diseases can cause severe vision loss or blindness from your eye.