Common Retinal Diseases
Retinal tears/holes
Retinal detachment
Bleeding in the eye
Epiretinal membrane

Common Causes
- Retinal tears/detachment: high myopia, extreme sports, genetic
- Retinal bleeding: diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, trauma
- Epiretinal membranes: aged related, after retinal operations
Symptoms
- Seeing floaters and cobwebs
- Blurred, distorted vision
- Defects in the front and side vision
- Sudden loss of vision
Treatment
This depends on the retinal disease
- Laser
- Surgery
Treatment options vary depending on the specific retinal condition diagnosed. For early-stage issues, retina laser treatment is often used to seal weak areas and prevent further damage. Conditions such as retinal holes or detachments may require timely retina tear treatment to preserve vision. In more advanced cases, surgical intervention may be recommended to restore or stabilise retinal function. An accurate assessment allows the ophthalmologist to recommend the most appropriate treatment path.
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