RETINA

RETINA

The retina is the delicate sup shaped lining at the back of the eye where the image is focused and transmitted to the brain. Dialated and Undialated Retina check up is facilitated with a cordless indirect Opthalmoscope and Slit Lamb Biomicrscopy. Diabetic and Hypertensive patients can be assessed for retinopathies. The positively dianosed patients are provided with a second opinion by Honorary Retina Specialist Consultants on special appointment basis.

Understanding Retina health

To examine the retina, an ophthalmologist will dilate, or widen, your eyes during a comprehensive examination using eye drops. A retina specialist then uses a special magnifying lens to exam your retina. The dilation will reverse after several hours.
A healthy retina is necessary for good vision. The eye is composed of light-sensitive cells connected with nerve fibers that allow light entering the eye to be converted to nerve impulses that reach the brain. The amount of light entering is controlled by the iris and is then passed to the retina. The retina is a thin membranous lining at the back of the eye.
It is light-sensitive nerve tissue that controls how images are viewed. The images are focused here and converted to electrical impulses which are carried to the brain by the optic nerve.

Diseases and conditions

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is quite common, but unfortunately, most won’t know they have it until they begin to suffer vision loss. AMD is the leading cause of blindness and central vision loss among adults over age 65.

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that causes damage to the blood vessels of the retina. It occurs in more than half of the people who develop diabetes. The longer someone has diabetes, and the less his or her blood sugars are controlled, the more likely the possibility that person will develop it.

Macular Hole/Pucker

The macula is the region of the retina anatomically located in the center of the retina responsible for providing the sharp, central vision. A macular hole is a small full-thickness retinal defect. Macular pucker or macular wrinkle refers to the formation of a semitransparent scar tissue on the surface of the retina. These most often result from aging and “bad luck.”

Retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma is a rare primary eye cancer of the retina that most commonly affects infants and young children.

Retinal Detachment

A retinal detachment occurs when the retina is lifted or pulled from its normal position in the eye. It may begin with a small tear or break that leads to a full detachment.

Retinitis Pigmentosa

Retinitis pigmentosa is an inherited retinal disorder that primarily affects the rods—the photoreceptors (light-sensing cells) responsible for peripheral (side) and night vision.