Do you have high Blood pressure?
yes noAre you regularly taking medications for the same?
yes noHave you undergone a complete comprehensive eye exam?
yes noSevere cases of hypertension may result in blockages of the retinal veins or arteries. These blockages of circulation (called occlusions), can cause severe loss of vision or even blindness.
As the vitreous gel in the back of the eye starts to liquefy, it can separate from the retina, a condition called posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). If the vitreous gel adheres too firmly to the retina, a retinal tear can occur with a PVD. The tear can also progress to a retinal detachment, a more serious condition that happens when fluid leaks through the tear and separates the retina from the back of the eye.
Light passes to your retina through a large space in the center of the eye called the vitreous cavity. This cavity is filled with a clear, jelly-like substance called vitreous which is normally in contact with the retina. A posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) occurs when the vitreous gel separates from the retina. This happens in most eyes as we age and tends to occur earlier in myopic (nearsighted) eyes and after trauma or eye surgery. In most cases, this separation does not cause any significant problems. However, when a posterior vitreous detachment occurs, the vitreous gel sometimes pulls holes or rips tears in the retina.
Severe cases of hypertension may result in blockages of the retinal veins or arteries. These blockages of circulation (called occlusions), can cause severe loss of vision or even blindness.
Severe cases of hypertension may result in blockages of the retinal veins or arteries. These blockages of circulation (called occlusions), can cause severe loss of vision or even blindness.
Severe cases of hypertension may result in blockages of the retinal veins or arteries. These blockages of circulation (called occlusions), can cause severe loss of vision or even blindness.
Severe cases of hypertension may result in blockages of the retinal veins or arteries. These blockages of circulation (called occlusions), can cause severe loss of vision or even blindness.
Severe cases of hypertension may result in blockages of the retinal veins or arteries. These blockages of circulation (called occlusions), can cause severe loss of vision or even blindness.
Severe cases of hypertension may result in blockages of the retinal veins or arteries. These blockages of circulation (called occlusions), can cause severe loss of vision or even blindness.
Severe cases of hypertension may result in blockages of the retinal veins or arteries. These blockages of circulation (called occlusions), can cause severe loss of vision or even blindness.
Severe cases of hypertension may result in blockages of the retinal veins or arteries. These blockages of circulation (called occlusions), can cause severe loss of vision or even blindness.
The retina is a thin layer of light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye. Its function is to receive light, convert that light into a neural signal, and send the signal via the optic nerve to the brain. The brain interprets these signals and creates an image.
The retina is less than an inch in diameter, about half a millimeter thick, and contains 200 million neurons. Different parts of the retina are responsible for various vision functions, with the most important part being the macula. The macula is a pigmented portion of the retina that lies in the very center and controls our central vision. It’s what allows us to see fine details, color, recognize faces, read, and more.
Because retinas are very delicate, there is a wide range of both minor and major conditions that a person can end up having. The most common major retinal conditions include:
Holes, tears, and detachments, which occur when the retina is ruptured or separated from the eye through trauma, a condition, or aging
Diabetic retinopathy, which is an eye disease that can cause blindness in people with diabetes
Age-related macular degeneration, which occurs when the macula deteriorates because of age-related changes
You can prevent diabetic retinopathy by managing your diabetes, keeping track of your blood sugar level, glycosylated haemoglobin test, controlling blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and quitting smoking if you consume this ask for your doctors helps and most importantly observe the changes in your vision. Keep in mind you can’t always prevent diabetic retinopathy but can have good control by taking regular eye examinations and intervening in vision problems which can further help in preventing major vision loss. Diabetes can be a symptom and remember it can always lead to vision loss as it varies from person to person. It is recommended that you should see your doctor if you observe major changes in your vision and also takes care of your weight , have balanced diet , creates exercise routine and quit smoking it can also lead to other health problems.
For many retinal conditions, the earliest symptoms are often minor and common, such as blurred vision or floaters. Other symptoms that can indicate a more serious condition include:
Double vision
Peripheral vision loss
Dimmed vision
Distorted vision
Blind spots
Flashing lights
Disruptive vision loss
There are many sophisticated diagnostic tests that can be used to determine the presence and severity of a retinal condition, such as:
Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
Fundus photography
Fluorescein angiography
Indocyanine green angiography
Auto fluorescence photography
Standardized A&B scan echography
Visual field testing, or perimetry
Treating retinal conditions can sometimes be a complex process. Depending on the condition and the severity, treatment options may include:
Shrinking abnormal blood vessels
Injecting medications into the eye
Indenting the eye’s surface
Cryopexy, in which retinal tears are treated using a freezing process
Injection of air or gas into the eye
Removing and replacing eye fluid, also known as vitrectomy
Laser
Although some retinal conditions are out of your control, you can improve your vision health by enforcing a few simple lifestyle habits, such as:
Eating healthy
Quit smoking
Exercise regularly
Wear sunglasses and eye protection
Regular eye checkups
If you think you may be at risk for a retinal condition or are in need of treatment, contact the expert retina specialists and eye surgeons at TEJ EYE CENTER.