Category: Degenerative diseases of the eye

MIOSIS

Miosis or constriction of the pupil is normal in infancy and old age. The physiological cause is a bright light, sleep, and accommodation (see synkinesis). The most common non-physiological causes […]

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NYSTAGMUS

NYSTAGMUS

Nystagmus is a condition in which the eyes cannot stand still, but constantly perform oscillating movements.     Types: According to types of nystagmus movements we distinguish three main types […]

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RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA (TUNNEL VISION)

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a genetic eye disease. Retinitis pigmentosa is night blindness which leads to tunnel vision over the years. Many people do not become “legally” blind to their […]

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DYSGENESES OF THE RETINA

FIBRAE MEDULLARES These are myelinated optic nerve fibers in the retina, where no normal myelination exists. They are located along the optical disk in the level of the surrounding retina, […]

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CENTRAL RETINAL ARTERY OCCLUSION

1. Occlusion of central retinal artery 2. Occlusion of the branch of central retinal artery The most common cause of retinal artery occlusion is atherosclerosis, or more precisely – embolization […]

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CENTRAL RETINAL VEIN OCCLUSION

CENTRAL RETINAL VEIN OCCLUSION

Thrombosis venae centralis retinae:     Causes: Inflammatory changes of vein membrane, atherosclerosis and impaired coagulation mechanisms. Symptoms: The sudden loss of vision, severe pain. The clinical picture can show: […]

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ABLATION OF THE RETINA

ABLATION OF THE RETINA

The retina is the inner layer of the eye that receives light stimuli (such as film in the camera). Retina is normally attached to the choroid. Although the retina has […]

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AGE RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION

Macular degeneration is a disease of the central part of the retina called the macula, which usually occurs in older adults, which results in loss of sight in the center […]

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AGE RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION

Macular degeneration is a disease of the central part of the retina called the macula, which usually occurs in older adults, which results in loss of sight in the center […]

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VEIN RETINOPATHY

1. Central retinal vein occlusion 2. Central retinal vein branch occlusion Retinal vein occlusion can involve the central retinal vein, or just one of its branches. The appearance of it […]

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