![]() Surgery involves using a laser or other means to stop the growth of the abnormal blood vessels, making sure they don’t pull on the retina further damaging vision. Some cases of ROP are mild and correct themselves, but others require surgery to prevent vision loss or blindness. When these scars contract, they pull on the retina, causing it to detach from the back of the eye. These new blood vessels are fragile and weak and can bleed, leading to retinal scarring. The borders of the retina may not get enough oxygen and nutrients. But if a baby is born prematurely, in advance of these blood vessels having reached the edges of the retina, normal progression may stop. When a baby is born full-term, the retinal blood vessel development is mostly complete. During the final 12 weeks of a pregnancy, the eye develops quickly. The blood vessels grow slowly toward the edges of the developing retina, supplying oxygen and nutrients. This is when the blood vessels of the retina begin to form at the optic nerve in the back of the eye. The eye starts to develop early in pregnancy, (about 15-16 weeks). Several intricate factors may be responsible for the development of ROP. Retinal detachment is the main cause of visual impairment and blindness in ROP. These abnormal blood vessels are delicate and can leak, damaging the retina and drawing it out of normal position. What are the causes of ROP?ĭisordered retinal blood vessels or Irregular blood vessels develop throughout the retina. This disorder typically develops in both eyes and is one of the most common causes of vision problems for children and can lead to enduring vision damage and blindness. The smaller a baby is at birth, the more likely that baby is to develop ROP. Retinopathy Of Prematurity or ROP, is a potentially blinding eye disorder that primarily affects premature infants that are born before 31 weeks of gestation. A retinal detachment is a very serious problem that almost always causes blindness unless it is treated with retina detachment surgery. The retina does not work when it is detached and vision becomes blurry. When the retina is pulled away from the back of the eye like this, it is called a retinal detachment. Fluid may pass through a retinal tear, lifting the retina off the back of the eye - much as wallpaper can peel off a wall. But sometimes the vitreous pulls hard enough to tear the retina in one or more places. Usually, the vitreous moves away from the retina without causing problems. When this happens, you may notice what look like flashing lights, lightning streaks or the sensation of seeing “stars.” These are called flashes. You can often see them when looking at a plain, light background, like a blank wall or blue sky.Īs we get older, the vitreous may shrink and pull on the retina. Sometimes tiny clumps of gel or cells inside the vitreous will cast shadows on the retina, and you may sometimes see small dots, specks, strings or clouds moving in your field of vision. Retinal DetachmentThe middle of our eye is filled with a clear gel called vitreous (vi-tree-us) that is attached to the retina. This gas or air helps smooth out the retina and prevent retinal detachment. Depending on the severity of the diabetic retinopathy, gas or air might be placed in the eye to replace the vitreous fluid that was removed. The Vitrectomy actually removes vitreous gel from the eye through a small incision using a laser. Epiretinal Membrane Peel Surgery (Macular Pucker)Ī vitrectomy may be performed to clear blood and debris from the eye, to remove scar tissue, or to alleviate traction on the retina.Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Peripheral Laser Ablation.Retinal Detachment/Tear Peripheral Laser Photocoagulation.Focal and Grid Macular Laser Photocoagulation.Laser Photocoagulation (red, yellow, green, diode wavelength lasers).Antibiotic: Ceftazadime, Amikacin, Vancomycin.Steroidal: Triescence, Kenalog, Triamcinolone, Dexamethasone. ![]() Intraocular Drug Delivery System: Ozurdex, Iluvien, Retisert.Flash/Pattern Visually Evoked Potentials (VEP).Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (SD-OCT). ![]() Below are some of the testing and treatments that we offer. If indicated, these diagnostic and treatment modalities will be discussed at length with you so that you understand its effect on your eye health and your expected recovery. Orange County Retina has the most comprehensive and cutting-edge diagnostics and therapeutics in the county to diagnosis and treat your specific retinal condition safely and effectively. Diabetic Retinopathy Macular Degeneration Flashes & Floaters Retina Vein Occlusions Macular Pucker & Macular Edema Uveitis Ocular Tumors & Trauma Retinal Tears & Retinal Holes ![]()
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