• visual distortions
• reduced central vision in one or both eyes
• decreased intensity or brightness of colors
• blind spot or blurry spot in the field of vision
• general haziness in the overall vision
• need for brighter light when reading or doing close work
• increased difficulty adapting to low lights
• increased blurriness of printed words
• blurred vision
• bright flashes of light
• floaters in the eye
• reduced peripheral vision
• curtain-like shadow over your visual field
• impaired color vision
• dark or empty areas in the vision

• abnormal blood vessel growth
• fluid buildup in the back of the eye
• advanced diabetes
• tear or hole in the retina
• trauma
• when sagging vitreous material fills inside eye

• genetic factors
• environmental factors
• smoking
• bad nearsightedness

• older age
• family history
• smoking
• obesity
• cardiovascular disease
• extreme nearsightedness
• previous eye surgery
• previous retinal detachment in one eye
• high blood pressure
• high cholesterol
• pregnancy
• tobacco use
• being Black, Hispanic or Native American

• maintain a healthy weight
• manage blood sugar level
• control blood pressure
• manage cholesterol level
• pay attention to vision changes
• avoid smoking
• take certain nutritional supplements

Number of Cases

• Very common > 10 Million cases

Common Age Group

Common Gender

• Examination of the back of the eye: To diagnose blood or fluid or a mottled appearance
• Test for defects in the center of the vision: To diagnose defects in the central vision
• Fluorescein angiography: To check abnormal blood vessels or retinal changes
• Indocyanine green angiography: To diagnose specific types of macular degeneration
• Optical coherence tomography: To see detailed cross-sections of the retina
• Ultrasound imaging: To determine bleeding in the eye
• Fluorescein angiography: It takes pictures of inside of your eyes
• Optical coherence tomography: This imaging test provides cross-sectional images of the retina that shows the thickness of the retina, which will help determine whether fluid has leaked into retinal tissue

• Optometrist
• Ophthalmologist
• Endocrinologist

Yes, Retinal Disorders causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Retinal Disorders is left untreated:

• rapid vision loss
• vitreous hemorrhage
• retinal detachment
• glaucoma
• blindness

• Photodynamic therapy: To treat abnormal blood vessels at the center of macula
• Surgery: To implant a telescopic lens in one eye
• Scleral buckle surgery: To gently push the eye wall up against the retina
• Vitrectomy: To remove gel or scar tissue pulling on the retina
• Pneumatic retinopexy: Helps the retina float back into place
• Laser surgery: To seal tears or holes in the retina

• Regular exercise: Regularly do exercise and maintain a healthy weight
• Quit Smoking: do not smoke
• Avoid rubbing your eye
• Use Eye pad: Wear an eye pad for protection at night
• Avoid stressful conditions: Avoid vigorous activity for some weeks
• Medications follow-up: Be sure to follow all directions for medications, such as eye drops

• Intake of nutritional supplements: Take supplements with high levels of vitamins C and E, copper and zinc
• Using Fluid-gas exchange technique: Prevents the formation of the bubbles in the eyes and treat the retinal detachments

• Support groups: Join online support groups to reduce symptoms and know about the experiences of others with similar conditions
• Talk to others with impaired vision: Helps to live with impaired vision and coping with the disease
• Enlist the help of others: Share your vision problems with friends and family members so that they can help you in preventing impaired vision loss

While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Retinal Disorders to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:

• Diabetic Eye Disease
• Eye Diseases
• Macular Degeneration
• Retinal Detachment
• Usher Syndrome

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.