Retinal Treatments
What Is the Retina?
The retina is the thin, net-like layer made up of visual (photoreceptor) cells that covers the inner back wall of the eyeball—like wallpaper lining a room. The retina is composed of 10 layers and is the most complex and delicate structure of the eye. It converts light into signals and transmits these visual information signals to the brain, enabling vision.
Problems affecting the retina are not simply “refractive errors” (like myopia or astigmatism), but retinal diseases, and early diagnosis is crucial. If you experience one or more of the symptoms below, you should be examined by a retina specialist.
Symptoms of Retinal Diseases
Sudden or gradual vision loss
Distorted vision (crooked/wavy lines)
Flashes of light
Dark floating spots in the field of vision (“floaters”)
A curtain-like shadow over vision
Temporary, short-lasting vision loss
Dark areas forming in the visual field
What Are Retinal Diseases?
Bleeding related to diabetes and hypertension
Retinal vascular occlusions (blockages)
Retinal detachments / retinal tears
Macular degeneration (“yellow spot” disease)
Congenital retinal diseases
Fluid accumulation under the retina, retinal edema
Macular holes
Vitreoretinal interface disorders
Retinal tumors
Negative Effects of Diabetes and Hypertension on the Retina
Diabetes and hypertension can negatively affect all body systems, and the eye is often among the first areas significantly impacted. These conditions may cause retinal vessel dilation and increased vascular permeability. For this reason, especially patients with diabetes or high blood pressure should have regular eye examinations to protect eye health.
What Causes a Retinal Tear?
Retinal tears are typically classified into three types: retinal holes, horseshoe tears, and dialysis (disinsertion). The most common tear leading to retinal detachment is the horseshoe tear, usually oriented toward the center.
These tears can cause photopsia (seeing flashes of light). If blood vessels are also torn, the patient may experience hazy or foggy vision as well. Retinal holes are often oval-shaped and may not cause symptoms; they are frequently considered part of the natural aging process. Retinal tears can also occur after trauma to the eye or following eye surgery. Treating these tears without delay is very important for preserving vision.
Symptoms of a Retinal Tear
Flashes of light
Narrowing of the visual field
A curtain/shadow coming over the eye
Blurred vision
Retinal Tear Laser Treatment Prices
Treating retinal tears with photocoagulation is called argon laser therapy. It treats damaged retinal tissue and helps prevent further deterioration. The procedure is performed painlessly under topical (drop) anesthesia. Pricing can be determined after an eye examination.
About Retinal Surgery
Retinal surgery is planned based on the physician’s evaluation of retinal damage. Serious conditions such as retinal detachment are treated surgically, while smaller retinal holes may be treated with laser.
Early detection, preventive medical management, and timely, appropriate surgical intervention are of critical importance.
The Importance of Retinal Examination at Dünyagöz
Early diagnosis in retinal conditions, preventive medical therapy, and correct surgical intervention performed without delay are essential and can be vision-saving.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Should Be Done After Retinal Tear Laser Treatment?
After treatment, the anesthetic drops and the procedure itself may cause temporary blurred vision. Therefore, driving is not recommended for the first few hours. Hospitalization is not necessary. Follow-up visits at intervals determined by the physician are usually sufficient.
Is Blurred Vision Normal After Retinal Surgery?
Drops applied to the eye and the procedures performed can cause blurred vision. Patients are often advised to come with someone who can accompany them.
Can a Retinal Tear Cause Blindness?
If a retinal detachment is not treated promptly, it may lead to partial or complete vision loss.
What Is Vitrectomy Surgery?
Vitrectomy is an eye surgery in which the clear gel inside the eye (the vitreous) is removed and replaced with a gas or fluid. It is used in the treatment of conditions such as retinal detachment, macular hole, or retinal tears.
For retinal detachment, early diagnosis, detailed examination, timely—and most importantly—correct treatment may help prevent outcomes that could result in vision loss. Retinal surgeries are highly delicate procedures that require strict sterilization measures and advanced technology; otherwise, the consequences may include significant vision loss.
*This content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment.
Prepared by the Dünyagöz Hospital Editorial Board.
Last Updated: 28.01.2023
The retina is the thin, net-like layer made up of visual (photoreceptor) cells that covers the inner back wall of the eyeball—like wallpaper lining a room. The retina is composed of 10 layers and is the most complex and delicate structure of the eye. It converts light into signals and transmits these visual information signals to the brain, enabling vision.
Problems affecting the retina are not simply “refractive errors” (like myopia or astigmatism), but retinal diseases, and early diagnosis is crucial. If you experience one or more of the symptoms below, you should be examined by a retina specialist.
Symptoms of Retinal Diseases
Sudden or gradual vision loss
Distorted vision (crooked/wavy lines)
Flashes of light
Dark floating spots in the field of vision (“floaters”)
A curtain-like shadow over vision
Temporary, short-lasting vision loss
Dark areas forming in the visual field
What Are Retinal Diseases?
Bleeding related to diabetes and hypertension
Retinal vascular occlusions (blockages)
Retinal detachments / retinal tears
Macular degeneration (“yellow spot” disease)
Congenital retinal diseases
Fluid accumulation under the retina, retinal edema
Macular holes
Vitreoretinal interface disorders
Retinal tumors
Negative Effects of Diabetes and Hypertension on the Retina
Diabetes and hypertension can negatively affect all body systems, and the eye is often among the first areas significantly impacted. These conditions may cause retinal vessel dilation and increased vascular permeability. For this reason, especially patients with diabetes or high blood pressure should have regular eye examinations to protect eye health.
What Causes a Retinal Tear?
Retinal tears are typically classified into three types: retinal holes, horseshoe tears, and dialysis (disinsertion). The most common tear leading to retinal detachment is the horseshoe tear, usually oriented toward the center.
These tears can cause photopsia (seeing flashes of light). If blood vessels are also torn, the patient may experience hazy or foggy vision as well. Retinal holes are often oval-shaped and may not cause symptoms; they are frequently considered part of the natural aging process. Retinal tears can also occur after trauma to the eye or following eye surgery. Treating these tears without delay is very important for preserving vision.
Symptoms of a Retinal Tear
Flashes of light
Narrowing of the visual field
A curtain/shadow coming over the eye
Blurred vision
Retinal Tear Laser Treatment Prices
Treating retinal tears with photocoagulation is called argon laser therapy. It treats damaged retinal tissue and helps prevent further deterioration. The procedure is performed painlessly under topical (drop) anesthesia. Pricing can be determined after an eye examination.
About Retinal Surgery
Retinal surgery is planned based on the physician’s evaluation of retinal damage. Serious conditions such as retinal detachment are treated surgically, while smaller retinal holes may be treated with laser.
Early detection, preventive medical management, and timely, appropriate surgical intervention are of critical importance.
The Importance of Retinal Examination at Dünyagöz
Early diagnosis in retinal conditions, preventive medical therapy, and correct surgical intervention performed without delay are essential and can be vision-saving.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Should Be Done After Retinal Tear Laser Treatment?
After treatment, the anesthetic drops and the procedure itself may cause temporary blurred vision. Therefore, driving is not recommended for the first few hours. Hospitalization is not necessary. Follow-up visits at intervals determined by the physician are usually sufficient.
Is Blurred Vision Normal After Retinal Surgery?
Drops applied to the eye and the procedures performed can cause blurred vision. Patients are often advised to come with someone who can accompany them.
Can a Retinal Tear Cause Blindness?
If a retinal detachment is not treated promptly, it may lead to partial or complete vision loss.
What Is Vitrectomy Surgery?
Vitrectomy is an eye surgery in which the clear gel inside the eye (the vitreous) is removed and replaced with a gas or fluid. It is used in the treatment of conditions such as retinal detachment, macular hole, or retinal tears.
For retinal detachment, early diagnosis, detailed examination, timely—and most importantly—correct treatment may help prevent outcomes that could result in vision loss. Retinal surgeries are highly delicate procedures that require strict sterilization measures and advanced technology; otherwise, the consequences may include significant vision loss.
*This content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment.
Prepared by the Dünyagöz Hospital Editorial Board.
Last Updated: 28.01.2023
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