Retinal Science
Overview
Retinal diseases vary widely, but most of them cause visual symptoms. Retinal diseases can affect any part of your retina, a thin layer of tissue on the inside back wall of the eye.
The retina contains millions of light-sensitive cells, called rods and cones, and other nerve cells that receive and organize visual information. The retina sends this information to the brain through the optic nerve, enabling you to see.
Common retinal diseases
- Retinal tear
- Retinal detachment
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Epiretinal membrane
- Macular hole
- Macular degeneration
- Retinitis pigmentosa
Many retinal diseases share some common symptoms. These may include:
- Seeing floating specks or cobwebs.
- Blurred or distorted vision in which straight lines can look wavy.
- Defects in the side vision.
- Vision loss