Retina And Vitreous

Choroidal neovascular membranes are new, damaging blood vessels that grow beneath the retina. If you have CNVM, you may experience painless vision loss. To diagnose CNVM, your ophthalmologist will take special photographs of your eye. They take these images using fluorescein angiography (FA) and optical

Cytomegalovirus retinitis (CMV retinitis) is a serious viral eye infection of the retina. It is most often found in people with weakened immune systems. The earliest symptoms are floaters with a shadow appearing in your side vision as the disease worsens. Ophthalmologists need to check people with compromised

A detached retina is when your retina lifts away from the back of the eye. You may see flashing lights or many new floaters. Or you may see a shadow in your side vision. Also, a gray curtain might cover part of your field of vision. If you have any of these signs, call an ophthalmologist right away. Surgery

High blood sugar levels can affect your retina and macula, leading to vision loss. This is called diabetic retinopathy. In its early stages, diabetic retinopathy often has no symptoms. But as it gets worse, eye damage from diabetes leads to vision loss. Treatment for diabetic retinopathy may include

Drusen are yellow deposits under the retina. There are different types of drusen. Larger drusen are typically a sign of AMD and may need AMD-related treatment. Large drusen may need AMD-related treatment. Small drusen and optic nerve drusen usually do not affect vision, but both need to be watched regularly

Endophthalmitis is an infection inside the eyeball. It can sometimes happen after an eye surgery, eye injection, or eye injury. It is an urgent medical emergency. If you have symptoms, see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible. Endophthalmitis can blind you if it’s not treated quickly. Your treatment

Eylea is a drug that is injected into your eye to treat wet AMD, diabetic eye disease, and retinal vein occlusion. This drug type is called “anti-VEGF.” That is because it blocks a chemical called VEGF. VEGF causes abnormal blood vessels to grow and leak fluid in the eye, affecting vision. Your ophthalmologist

After some types of retinal surgery, you will need to keep your head in a face-down position. This is because a gas bubble has been put in your eye. Recovering with your head down allows the bubble to float into the correct position. The bubble holds the retina in place to heal correctly. Your doctor