Diabetic retinopathy can occur in two forms: early and advanced diabetic retinopathy. In the early stage (initial retinopathy), transparent fluid leaks from small blood vessels in the retina cause swelling in surrounding tissues. Abnormal vessels can lead to bleeding or leakage of fat and protein, creating deposits. If fluid accumulates in the macula, it results …
The retina is a thin, light-sensitive layer covering the back inner surface of the eye. Light entering the eye is refracted by the cornea and lens to focus on the retina. The resulting image on the retina is converted into electrical signals that travel to the brain via the optic nerve. What is the macula? …
What is retinal tear or hole? The retina is a thin, light-sensitive tissue layer that lines the back of the eye like wallpaper. Retinal tears and holes are quite common, present in about 10% of the population. A healthy, intact retina is essential for clear vision. A crack in this thin tissue is called a …
What is macular degeneration (Yellow Spot Disease)? Macular degeneration (Senile macular degeneration, age-related macular degeneration AMD) is a degenerative retinal disease and is the most common cause of vision loss in individuals over 65 in developed countries. What is the retina? The retina is a thin, light-sensitive layer that covers the inner back surface of …
What is Behçet’s Disease? What kind of disease is it? Behçet’s Disease, also known as Behçet’s Syndrome, is an autoimmune disorder in which the body loses its ability to properly regulate inflammation, leading to inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body. Behçet’s Disease is most common along the historical “Silk Road,” spanning countries from Japan …
As the pandemic continues, many countries, including our own, are lifting restrictions and seeking ways to return society to a sense of normalcy. These are positive and optimistic steps, but we must remind ourselves that easing restrictions will likely be slow and gradual, and we should not neglect taking precautions. How can we protect our …
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What are the effects of diabetes on the eye? In individuals with diabetes, due to impaired insulin function, the body cannot properly use the sugar absorbed from food, leading to elevated blood glucose levels. If this persistent high blood sugar is not controlled, it can eventually cause long-term complications affecting the eyes, kidneys, and the …
Nilüfer Alpay Kanıtez & Murat Hasanreisoğlu What Is Uveitis? Uveitis is a general term describing a group of diseases that cause inflammation (inflammation) in the eye tissues and can damage these tissues. These diseases may cause mild visual impairment or severe vision loss. What are the types of uveitis? Uveitis is usually classified according to …
