Neurotrophic keratopathy is a disease of the eye, particularly its cornea (medically cornea). It is caused by damage to the very sensitive nervous tissue there, with serious consequences for the entire eye. In science, the term keratitis neuroparalytica is usually used. The ICD-10 classification is H16.2. What is neurotrophic keratopathy? The focus of neurotrophic keratopathy … Neurotrophic Keratopathy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A watch glass dressing is a special dressing for the eye. It is used for infections and after surgery. Unlike other eye dressings, a watch glass dressing retains at least partial vision. What is a watch glass bandage? A watch glass dressing is a special dressing for the eye. The watch glass bandage consists of … Watch Glass Dressing: Applications & Health Benefits
Synonyms retinal tumor What is a retinoblastoma? A retinoblastoma is a tumor of the retina (at the back of the eye). This tumor is genetic, i.e. hereditary. It usually occurs in childhood and is malignant. How common is retinoblastoma? Retinoblastoma is a congenital tumor or it develops in early childhood. It is the most common … Retinoblastoma
How is a retinoblastoma inherited? There are two different types of retinoblastoma. On the one hand the sporadic (occasionally occurring) retinoblastoma, which occurs in 40% of cases. This leads to different changes (mutations) in the affected gene and finally to the formation of a retinoblastoma. This usually occurs only on one side and is not … How is a retinoblastoma inherited? | Retinoblastoma
The optic nerve is formed by approximately one million nerve fibers. These nerve fibers are grouped into bundles and meet about 10 to 15 millimeters behind the eyeball with the central artery of the retina and the vein. Together, the vessels then move forward in the interior of the nerves to the optic nerve head … Causes of optic atrophy
Synonym Keratoplasty Introduction The cornea covers the front part of the eye. It is a thin transparent collagenous layer of approximately 550 micrometers to 700 micrometers that is not visible to the naked eye. It protects the eyeball and refracts the incident light rays. Structure of the cornea The cornea consists of several layers (structure). … Cornea of the eye
Inflammation of the cornea First aid for corneal injury always depends on the type of injury. A common cause of corneal injury is foreign bodies, such as those that can be caused by improper grinding or drilling. If such foreign bodies penetrate the cornea, it can be very difficult to determine the severity of the … Inflammation of the cornea | Cornea of the eye
Corneal Transplantation If corneal diseases severely limit the vision of the eye, or if there are diseases of the cornea that cannot be controlled in any other way, a corneal transplant can be performed. In this procedure, the patient’s cornea is removed and replaced by donor cornea. It is possible to replace the entire cornea … Corneal Transplantation | Cornea of the eye
Introduction Nearly everyone can recognize small black dots, fluff or threads when they look at a white wall, the sky or white paper, which other people present cannot see. These spots in the field of vision move flittingly together with the line of sight. They are called “flying mosquitoes” (Mouches volantes). They are caused by … Vitreous body turbidity
Only an intact cornea is a guarantee for unclouded vision. With its enormous refractive power, it is of great importance for vision. The cornea requires special attention because it is directly exposed to the environment with its various hazards. What is the cornea of the eye? The cornea (Latin: cornea), along with the sclera, is … Cornea (Eye): Structure, Function & Diseases
Synonym Keratoplasty Definition Corneal transplantation is the transfer of parts or all of the cornea of a donor’s eye to a recipient’s eye. Corneal transplantation today is usually performed in its entire thickness. This procedure is also called penetrating keratoplasty. The prerequisite is that the other functions of the eye that contribute to vision are … Corneal Transplantation
Duration of corneal transplantation On the day of the operation itself, the patient either remains in hospital overnight or is discharged home the same day (outpatient procedure), but must then go to an ophthalmologist‘s office for a check-up the following day. The vision of the treated eye will not be fully restored in the first … Duration of corneal transplantation | Corneal Transplantation