Symptoms and treatment of retinal detachment
The retina is located inside the eyeball and contains a mass of nerve cells that convert light into impulses that pass to the visual part of the brain. Retinal detachment is a very complex and serious disease that requires immediate medical attention. Retinal detachment is most often treated surgically, but the final decision is made by an ophthalmologist.
Symptoms of disease development
In ophthalmology, the manifestation of symptoms is considered in two stages. The disease begins with harbingers - light "flashes" periodically appear in the eye, straight lines are seen in a distorted form. In case of rupture of the vessels of the eyeball, the primary symptoms of the development of the disease will be enriched by one more - small black dots, "flies", begin to appear.
After a short period of time, real symptoms appear after the omens - a veil before the eyes, a black "curtain" that partially covers the image, a sharp decrease in visual acuity. Gradually, the black spot increases and the patient becomes completely blind.
There must be signs of retinal detachment in children, but patients may not voice the problem at the harbinger stage.
Diagnostic measures
If the disease is suspected, the ophthalmologist will conduct a comprehensive examination. This is done quickly, because the result of retinal detachment can be complete blindness. The basis of diagnosis is an examination of the fundus, this procedure can be carried out by various methods:
- using contact or non-contact lenses;
- using a forehead ophthalmoscope.
If such an examination does not give accurate results, then specialists use ultrasound, electrophysiological, intraocular pressure measurement, and visual field perimeter research.
Retinal detachment treatment
The main task of treatment is bringing the layers of the retina closer together. Treatment is carried out surgically. The cost of retinal detachment surgery is quite adequate.
Surgical intervention in this regard is considered difficult and can be carried out by various methods. The most effective treatment will be in the case of early application of the patient (no later than 2 months after the appearance of the first symptoms). Modern ophthalmology offers patients laser retinal strengthening - this is a painless and safe manipulation, which is performed on an outpatient basis and lasts a maximum of one and a half hours.
From the moment the patient goes to the doctor about the symptoms of the disease to the surgical intervention, more than one week can pass, so patients need to know what not to do in the case of retinal detachment:
- do sports - banal morning exercise in a calm rhythm is not excluded, but more complex physical activities are contraindicated;
- to be in an inclined position even for a short time - it is worth for a certain time to forget about work in the country, washing the floor;
- visit baths, saunas, swimming pools;
- look at bright light, the sun - it is better to wear sunglasses even in winter, because the reflection of the rays from the snow can provoke a worsening of the condition.
By the way, these same prohibitions are relevant in the recovery period after surgery for retinal detachment. Even after complete rehabilitation, a person who has undergone such surgical treatment must follow certain precautions - avoid eye injuries, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, control the amount of physical activity.
Prevention of the causes of retinal detachment
The causes of pathology can be injuries, increased intraocular pressure, visual impairment (myopia, farsightedness, astigmatism, and others). Therefore, it is necessary to prevent the causes of retinal detachment:
- after an injury to the organs of vision, it is necessary to consult an ophthalmologist - even a minor injury can cause a problem;
- in case of visual impairment, it is necessary not only to be regularly observed by specialists, but also to wear glasses, lenses, and carry out other corrective measures;
- solve the problem of increased intraocular pressure - undergo drug treatment.
All information about the disease, as well as how retinal detachment is treated with a laser, can be found on the pages of the Dobrobut.com website.
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