Detached Retina

Retinal Detachment (Ablatio Retinae): Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by ablatio retinae (retinal detachment): Eyes and eye appendages (H00-H59). Amaurosis (blindness; blindness). Proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) – progressive vitreous disease, e.g., due to excessive cell proliferation after retinal detachment or severe eye injury.

Retinal Detachment (Ablatio Retinae): Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes Eyes Ophthalmic examination – including ophthalmoscopy / ophthalmoscopy [due topossible sequelae: Amaurosis (blindness; blindness), proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR; progressive vitreous disease, for example, due to excessive … Retinal Detachment (Ablatio Retinae): Examination

Retinal Detachment (Ablatio Retinae): Diagnostic Tests

Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Stereoscopic fundus examination (bimicroscopic examination of the retina (retina) in mydriasis/dilation of the pupil) and visual acuity examination (visual acuity examination) [an ablation can be recognized by a dune-like convex aspect in a mobile retina; the causative hole is often detected in this examination] Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on … Retinal Detachment (Ablatio Retinae): Diagnostic Tests

Retinal Detachment (Ablatio Retinae): Surgical Therapy

An accidentally discovered tear-related retinal hole without an ablatio does not always need to be treated. Surgery for an ablatio retinae is time-critical! After increasing duration of photoreceptor separation from the retinal pigment epithelium, structural changes of the retina (retina) occur. 1st order Laser therapy can be used for minor retinal detachment. For larger areas, … Retinal Detachment (Ablatio Retinae): Surgical Therapy

Retinal Detachment (Ablatio Retinae): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate ablatio retinae (retinal detachment): Predromal symptoms (forewarning symptoms). Photopsia (flashes of light; flashes): Often arcuate brief flashes, usually perceived laterally or at the top of the visual field Usually only visible in the dark or twilight Amplified during violent movement of the head (head turning), extreme eye movements … Retinal Detachment (Ablatio Retinae): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Retinal Detachment (Ablatio Retinae): Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease Ablatio retinae (retinal detachment) can occur due to a hole in the retina (retina), proliferative retinopathy (retinal disease, or it can be caused by tumors. Etiology (causes) Biographic causes Genetic burden from parents, grandparents. Disease-related causes of secondary retinal detachment. Eyes and eye appendages (H00-H59). Degenerative changes of the retina (retinal) … Retinal Detachment (Ablatio Retinae): Causes

Retinal Detachment (Ablatio Retinae): Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of retinal detachment (ablatio retinae). Family history Is there a frequent history of eye disease in your family? Social anamnesis Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Do you have any visual disturbances? Occurrence of light flashes, wavy vision, distorted vision, gnat … Retinal Detachment (Ablatio Retinae): Medical History