Synonyms Medical: Amotio retinae, Ablatio retinae Definition Retinal detachment A retinal detachment is a detachment of the retina from the back of the eye, i.e. the pigment epithelium (choroid). The detachment can affect the entire retina. Retinal detachment is a relatively rare disease. However, it is very significant, because if untreated, the retinal detachment leads … Retinal detachment
In xerophthalmia, the cornea and conjunctiva of the eye dry out. Vitamin A deficiency is usually the cause of the condition, which is most common in developing countries. Treatment is by vitamin A substitution or by creating an artificial tear film. What is xerophthalmia? The cornea is the most anterior, highly curved and transparent portion … Xerophthalmia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Synonym Amaurosis On the one hand, childhood is to be mentioned here, since children can injure themselves so badly by sharp and pointed objects while playing or frolicking around that their eyesight cannot be saved despite immediate help from an eye doctor. The second peak in the incidence of eye injuries is in adulthood, as … Causes of blindness
The retinal detachment cannot be treated with medication. Instead, surgical interventions or laser treatments are necessary. Laser treatment Laser treatment does not treat the cause, so it does not heal. Instead, only retinal tears can be “sealed off”. The laser only works when the retina is in contact with its substrate. Holes can thus be … Therapy of retinal detachment
Synonyms tumor of the eyelids, eye tumor, cancer, eye cancer Definition Eyelid tumors are tumors of the eyelids. They can be both benign and malignant. Benign tumors include benign tumors Malignant tumors include Warts or also Fat deposits (xanthelasma) Blood sponges (hemangiomas). Basaliomas Melanomas General information The malignant eyelid tumor that occurs most frequently (approx. … Eyelid tumor
English: autologous eyedrops Synonyms Eye drops from own blood Definition The so-called autologous serum eye drops are eye drops that are obtained from the patient’s own blood. This type of treatment is used for a wide variety of diseases affecting the cornea of the eye. They can be used for dry eyes (sicca syndrome), corneal … Autologous serum eye drops
