Physiology The choroid contains many blood vessels. These have a total of two functions. The first important task is to feed the outer layer of the retina. These are mainly the photoreceptors, which receive and transmit the light impulses. The retina also consists of several layers. The inner layers are supplied with blood by a … Physiology | Choroid
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
Introduction The sudden painless loss of vision or even rapid blindness in one eye is a typical sign of a circulatory disorder of the retina. This represents an ophthalmologic emergency and should be treated immediately, otherwise there is a risk of permanent damage to the retina. Depending on the type of retinal vessel (retina) affected, … Circulatory disturbance of the retina
Diagnosis The diagnosis of circulatory disorders of the retina is made by the ophthalmologist. The ophthalmologist can detect vasoconstrictions of the retina by looking at the back of the eye with a dilated pupil. A timely diagnosis is especially important, since the retinal cells are very sensitive to oxygen deficiency. Diabetics in particular should therefore … Diagnosis | Circulatory disturbance of the retina
An inflammation of the choroid is also called choroiditis and describes an inflammation of the choroid, which is located between the retina and the sclera. The choroid is responsible for supplying nutrients and regulating the temperature of the retina. Often the inflammation affects the retina at the same time, so in most cases it is … Haematitis
Treatment/Therapy The treatment of a choroidal inflammation depends on the cause. Therefore, a quick and comprehensive diagnosis is very important for the correct therapy decision. In very severe cases where there is no healing, surgical therapy can prevent complications from occurring. If a bacterial infection is the cause of the choroiditis, treatment is primarily by … Treatment/Therapy | Haematitis
The ocular fundus is the posterior part of the eyeball which can be made visible in case of drug-induced pupil dilation. The Latin name for the fundus oculi is Fundus oculi. In order to be able to look at it more closely, one looks through the transparent vitreous body and can illuminate various structures, such … Back of the eye
Diseases The diseases of the ocular fundus can be very diverse and affect different structures. Diseases of the retina are called retinopathies. A common disease of the retina is dabetic retinopathy, which can occur in the context of diabetes. It is the most common reason for early blindness, as it can lead to retinal detachment … Diseases | Back of the eye
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
Introduction What are the symptoms of bruising in the eye? In the case of a harmless bruise in the eye caused by burst veins, there is usually no further complaint. However, pain around the eye as well as strong headaches can accompany the bruising. Also visual disturbances of various kinds can be triggered. Blurred vision, … Bruise on the eye
Causes of bruising in the eye The most common cause of hematomas inside and outside the eye is trauma. As a rule, it is blows or blunt injuries in an accident that accelerate the eye in its position in such an unphysiological way that the smallest blood vessels rupture and bleeding occurs. A bleeding under … Causes of bruising in the eye | Bruise on the eye
Duration of bruising Depending on the cause and size of the bruise on the eye, it takes different lengths of time for a hematoma to heal. Smaller haematomas break down faster than larger ones. The time required for bruising inside and outside the eye is generally about the same. Bruises can take up to two … Duration of bruising | Bruise on the eye
