Vitreous, Retina & Uvea
Overview
Vitreou
Clear, gel-like substance filling the eye between the lens and retina.
Retina
The thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye that detects light and sends visual signals to the brain.
Uvea
The middle layer of the eye, comprising the iris, ciliary body, and choroid, supplies the majority of blood to the retina.
Common Disorders from Vitreous, Retina & Uvea
Vitreous
Causes
Aging
Trauma
Diabetic retinopathy Retinal tears
Retina
Causes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Retinal Detachment
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Uvea
Causes
Uveitis (inflammation)
Infection
Autoimmune diseases
Trauma
Symptoms of Refractive error
Symptoms of Vitreou
- Floaters
- Flashes of light
- Blurred vision
Symptoms of Retina
- Sudden vision loss
- Floaters
- Distorted vision
- Dark spots
Symptoms of Uvea
- Eye pain
- Redness
- Blurred vision
- Light sensitivity
Treatments @ ABO
Vitreous
- Observation
- Laser therapy
- Vitrectomy (surgical removal of the vitreous)
Retina
- Observation
- Laser therapy
- Vitrectomy (surgical removal of the vitreous)
Uvea
- Corticosteroids
- Immunosuppressive drugs
- Antibiotics [for infection]
- Surgery in severe cases.