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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.
Follow the links below to find information about retinal diseases.
Reviewed January 2009
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Retinal detachment surgery
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Feb 2009
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Interventions for prevention of giant retinal tear in the fellow eye
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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...
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Dec 2008
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Eye floaters
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Sep 2008
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Interventions for acute non-arteritic central retinal artery occlusion
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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...
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Sep 2008
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Gradual versus abrupt discontinuation of oxygen in preterm or low birth weight infants
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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...
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Aug 2008
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Diabetic retinopathy fact sheet
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Vision Australia
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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.
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Aug 2008
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Pentoxifylline for diabetic retinopathy
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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...
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Apr 2008
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Retinal detachment
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Mar 2008
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Diabetic retinopathy
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Mar 2008
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Diabetic retinopathy (diabetic eye disease)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy written by professional medical specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Vitamin C and superoxide dismutase (SOD) for diabetic retinopathy
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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...
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Jan 2008
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Antibiotics versus control for toxoplasma retinochoroiditis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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...
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Jan 2008
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Eye conditions - retinitis pigmentosa
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Nov 2007
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Usher syndrome
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Nov 2007
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Intravitreal steroids for macular edema in diabetes
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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...
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Jun 2007
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Retinitis pigmentosa
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Vision Australia
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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.
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Jun 2007
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