Retinal Diseases

Retinal diseases vary widely — some are common and easily remedied, while others are rare, more difficult to diagnose and require more complex treatment. People with retinal diseases experience an array of symptoms, from specks floating in their vision to blurred or lost vision.

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Reviewed January 2009

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Title:   Retinal detachment surgery
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Symptoms of a detached retina include sudden visual changes such as dark spots, flashing lights and shadows in the vision. Retinal detachment surgery involves reattaching the retina to the back of the eye and sealing any breaks or holes in the retina. If a detached retina is not treated it can lead to blindness.
Date:   Feb 2009

Title:   Intravitreal steroids versus observation for macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) is the most common retinal vascular abnormality second to diabetic retinopathy. It classically presents as a unilateral painless loss of vision in individuals over the age of 40 and is associated with conditions suc...
Date:   Feb 2009

Title:   Interventions for prevention of giant retinal tear in the fellow eye
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   A giant retinal tear is a full-thickness retinal break that extends for 90 degrees or more around the circumference of the retina, in the presence of posterior vitreous detachment (when the vitreous comes away from the retina). Giant retinal tears cause...
Date:   Dec 2008

Title:   Interventions for asymptomatic retinal breaks and lattice degeneration for preventing retinal detachment
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   A rhegmatogenous retinal detachment develops when a break (tear, hole) occurs in the sensory retina and allows fluid from the vitreous cavity to separate the sensory retina from the underlying retinal pigment epithelium. When retinal breaks occur they m...
Date:   Nov 2008

Title:   Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents for treating cystoid macular oedema following cataract surgery
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Cystoid macular oedema (CMO) is the accumulation of fluid in the macula (central retina) due to leakage from capillaries. Clinically significant CMO following cataract surgery is a complication of unknown cause. Acute CMO, defined as oedema of less than...
Date:   Sep 2008

Title:   Eye floaters
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Eye floaters appear as dark specks, spots, threads or clumps in front of your eyes. The eyeball contains a jelly-like substance known as vitreous humour. Sometimes, tiny clumps form in this jelly and may appear as specks in your vision. Floaters tend to increase with age. Eye floaters are harmless; however, a sudden increase in number may indicate damage or disease.
Date:   Sep 2008

Title:   Interventions for acute non-arteritic central retinal artery occlusion
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Central retinal artery occlusion occurs when the blood supply to the inner part of the retina (the light sensitive layer inside the eye) is suddenly stopped. If the blockage is removed in time, and the blood supply returns to the retina, full recovery i...
Date:   Sep 2008

Title:   Gradual versus abrupt discontinuation of oxygen in preterm or low birth weight infants
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Babies born either prematurely (before 37 weeks) or with a low birthweight often have breathing problems and need extra oxygen. Accurate oxygen levels are important as damage to the eyes or lungs can result if levels are wrong. The decision to stop givi...
Date:   Aug 2008

Title:   Diabetic retinopathy fact sheet
Publisher:   Vision Australia
Description:   Diabetic retinopathy occurs when the tiny blood vessels inside the retina at the back of the eye are damaged. This can seriously affect vision and in some cases may even cause blindness.
Date:   Aug 2008

Title:   Restricted versus liberal oxygen exposure for preventing morbidity and mortality in preterm or low birth weight infants
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Babies born either prematurely (before 37 weeks) or with a low birthweight often have breathing problems and need extra oxygen. Oxygen supplementation has provided many benefits for these babies but can cause damage to the eyes (retinopathy) and lungs. ...
Date:   Aug 2008

Title:   Pentoxifylline for diabetic retinopathy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Diabetic retinopathy or eye disease is the leading cause of blindness in developed countries. Nowadays its treatment is based on the use of laser therapy. Since this is a procedure which destroys important cells in the eye, drug approaches have been dev...
Date:   Apr 2008

Title:   Retinal detachment
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The retina is the curved back layer of the eye and is covered in light sensitive cells. Retinal detachment means the retina has separated from the back of the eye. Most retinas can be reattached with surgery. Without treatment, blindness may be the result.
Date:   Mar 2008

Title:   Diabetic retinopathy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease caused by complications of diabetes. Everyone with diabetes will develop diabetic retinopathy. Without treatment, diabetic retinopathy can cause loss of vision and blindness. Regular eye exams will reduce the risk of vision loss and blindness. Laser treatment is used successfully to treat retinopathy.
Date:   Mar 2008

Title:   Diabetic retinopathy (diabetic eye disease)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy written by professional medical specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008

Title:   Vitamin C and superoxide dismutase (SOD) for diabetic retinopathy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Diabetic retinopathy or eye disease is the leading cause of blindness in developed countries. Laser therapy currently is the primary means in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy. It nevertheless is a procedure which destroys important cells in the eye...
Date:   Jan 2008

Title:   Antibiotics versus control for toxoplasma retinochoroiditis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Toxoplasma retinochoroiditis occurs when a parasite called toxoplasma gondii gets into the retina (the light sensitive layer inside the eye) and the choroid (layer of the eyeball near the retina). This causes inflammation that can scar the retina and re...
Date:   Jan 2008

Title:   Eye conditions - retinitis pigmentosa
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is the collective name for a range of diseases that damage the retina and cause vision to fade. Early symptoms can include poor night vision, problems seeing things in dimly lit environments, loss of peripheral (side) vision and difficulty in judging changes in peripheral vision, such as curbs or steps. Cataracts are a common complication. There is no cure, and no treatments are available to slow the progression of symptoms.
Date:   Nov 2007

Title:   Usher syndrome
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Usher syndrome is a genetic disorder characterised by the loss of both hearing and vision. Some people also experience problems with balance. There is no cure. Services aim to help the person prepare for and cope with the dual loss of sight and hearing.
Date:   Nov 2007

Title:   Intravitreal steroids for macular edema in diabetes
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Macular edema, swelling of the center of the retina (the part of the eye responsible for our sharpest vision), is an important cause of poor vision in patients with diabetes. New forms of therapy are desirable because the current treatment including las...
Date:   Jun 2007

Title:   Retinitis pigmentosa
Publisher:   Vision Australia
Description:   Retinitis Pigmentosa is a genetic eye condition that causes the light-sensitive retina, located at the back of the eye, to degenerate slowly and progressively.
Date:   Jun 2007
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