The majority of the population has vision problems. Low vision or blurred vision reduces quality of life. Eye problems must be treated under the supervision of a doctor. Ophthalmology Specialist Op. Dr. Nurcan Gürkaynak, who have diseases that can cause vision loss; gave information about eye pressure, uveitis, retinal tear, keratoconus and eye infections.
EYE PRESSURE
Stating that glaucoma, that is, eye pressure, is a disease that causes vision loss due to the increase in intraocular pressure to damage the optic nerve, Gürkaynak said, “Eye tension is an insidious disease. Ocular pressure, which causes the optic nerve to weaken and dry due to the frequent increase in intraocular pressure, can lead to vision loss if left untreated. For this reason, there are two types of the disease, which is of great importance to be diagnosed and treated beforehand, as painful and painless. said.
SEE A DOCTOR AFTER 40 EVEN IF YOU HAVE NO COMPLAINTS
Pointing out that painful eye pressure makes the diagnosis easier due to the pain complaint it creates, Özkaynak said, “However, painless and insidious eye pressure that does not cause any symptoms in the eye can cause a person to live for a long time without knowing the disease. Eye pressure, which is a preventable disease, is difficult to detect beforehand when it develops painlessly and does not cause any weakness in the optic nerve; Since this disease can develop mostly at the age of 40 and beyond, even if there is no complaint in the eyes after the age of 40, an expert ophthalmologist should be consulted and eye pressure measurements should be made for blood pressure at an eye examination at most every two years. made a statement.
ATTENTION TO SYMPTOMS OF UVEIT
Emphasizing that uveitis is the inflammation of part or all of the uvea layer in the eye, Özkaynak said, “It is an inflammatory disorder. Inflammation of the uvea affects all tissues in the eye in a very large way. While it does not give, it sometimes shows itself with a number of complaints. The first symptoms of uveitis, which occurs as a result of inflammation of the vascular layer in the eye; They are complaints in the form of bleeding in the eye, severe pain in and around the eyeball, sensitivity to light, blurriness and decrease in vision, and redness and tearing in the eye. he said.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE IS NEEDED
Emphasizing that uveitis is a disease that requires an important and urgent intervention, Özkaynak said, “If treatment is neglected, the disease will progress and may cause permanent damage from pupil deformities to cataracts and high eye pressure. The primary goal of treatment is to control inflammation, prevent vision loss, and eliminate pain in the eye area and globe. Close follow-up of people with uveitis is important; Since the disease can recur, check-ups should be carried out regularly.” used the phrase.
IF NOT TREATED, RETINARY RIPPING CAN CAUSE Blindness
Stating that retinal tears, which can cause blindness if not treated, are much more common in myopia and in people with retinal tears in their close family members, Özkaynak said: is a disease. However, while blows and traumas to the eye can also cause; The disease can be seen even in infants. A retinal tear, which is not visible outside the eye, is diagnosed by means of an instrument called an ophthalmoscope, after instilling a drop that enlarges the pupil. said.
INSPECT IF YOU HAVE BLACK DOTS AND FLASHES
Özkaynak said, “Patients usually feel that there is a problem in their eyes by seeing black dots and flashes of light. At this stage, it is important for the patient to be examined by an ophthalmologist without wasting any time. Because retinal detachment is a disease in which central vision starts to disappear as time passes and progresses. Vitrectomy operation and laser treatment provide 90 percent success in the treatment of retinal detachment patients.” he said.
KERATOCONUS
Pointing out that keratoconus is in the form of a watch glass in the front part of the eye, Özkaynak said, “It is defined as thinning, cambering or steepening of the transparent layer. If the disease is not treated or its progression is not stopped, it causes severe vision loss. This disease is common especially in people with a high eyeglass number and an increase in astigmatic refractive error at each control examination. Keratoconus starts at the age of 15 and progresses rapidly within 10 years.” used the phrase.
ATTENTION IF YOUR GLASSES NUMBER IS INCREASING QUICKLY
Stating that if treatment is not started, the level of vision will gradually decrease, Özkaynak said, “In people with a normal refractive error such as simple myopia, the glasses stop between the ages of 18 and 25, but if the progression continues after the age of 25, this disease should be brought to mind. Especially if you have a refractive error that progresses after the age of 18, even if this defect cannot be fully corrected with glasses, you may be a keratoconus patient. If you are complaining about the rapid increase in your glasses degree in recent months and not being able to see clearly despite wearing glasses, you should apply to an eye specialist as soon as possible and have detailed examination and special examinations done. he said.
EYE INFECTIONS
Saying that eye infections are the most common cause of red eyes, Özkaynak said, “Due to the dense vascular network of the conjunctiva layer on the anterior surface of the eye, the eye can become extremely red and painful. The problem here is mostly bacterial. And bacterial infections can be transmitted by contact. It first infects the other eye of the patient.” said.
CAN BE TRANSMITTED TO PEOPLE IN CONTACT
Stating that it can also be transmitted to other people who are in close contact with the patient, Özkaynak said, “Therefore, personal hygiene should be given great attention. Viral infections, which we see less often, are much more dangerous. Because it can be transmitted very easily and can cause epidemics. The anterior surface of the eye can also be involved in the cornea layer. In the presence of all kinds of eye diseases and infections, an ophthalmologist should be checked. Buying and using drugs from the pharmacy without an examination sometimes causes the disease to worsen and can cause vision loss in the eye. made a statement.