Retina

What is Retina?

Retina is a 10 layered light sensitive part of the eye, which lines the back of the eye. This layer acts as a digital screen of a camera, which captures the image and transmits through an optic nerve, which allows occipital lobe where it ends, to perceive the image.

WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS WHICH AFFECTS THE RETINA?

Retinal diseases may be inherited or acquired disorders. They can affect the young and old. Eg. Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Vascular Occlusions, Age Related Macular Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy Of Prematurity and Retinoblastoma ( Cancer of the retina) etc.

WHEN SHOULD I GET MY RETINA CHECKED?

Any age, who have vision problems in form of refractive error or any family history of vision problems, anybody associated with diseases like diabetes, hypertension or patients on some specific medications like ethambutol, hydroxy-chloroquine(HCQS) etc, should have their retina examined at least yearly or as per ophthalmologist advice. All preterm babies must get their retina checked before 1 month of age. Any normal individual, even without vision related symptoms should check their eyes yearly- as it might help to diagnose various diseases like diabetes, hypertension, blood disorders etc.

HOW DO I KNOW I HAVE A RETINAL PROBLEM?

Defective vision, flashes of light, floaters, distortion of imagesetc, may be symptoms of retinal problem. You must contact your doctor at Eye Trust Hospital for comprehensive evaluation and management.

HOW RETINA WILL BE EVALUATED AT EYE TRUST HOSPITAL?

During your visit to our hospital, you will first be examined by an optometrist- to know your complaints, your systemic disorders, basic eye evaluation, your vision and will be sent to ophthalmologist for further evaluation. After assessing your basic evaluation results and your specific complaints, ophthalmologist will examine your eye in a slit-lamp and find out any contraindications for dilatation and instructs his staff for dilatation. After dilatation, retina is evaluated completely and appropriate management is discussed and started after due consultation with medical retinal specialist.