BSM Eye Clinic.
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Retinal Degeneration
Retinal degeneration: with high myopia, changes inside the eye need to be checked too
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What Is Retinal Degeneration?
Retinal degeneration refers to changes in which the retinal photoreceptor cells, which work like the film in a camera, deteriorate, atrophy or are lost. It is divided into central retinal degeneration, which causes reduced vision, distortion, or objects looking larger or smaller than they are, and peripheral retinal degeneration, which has little effect on central vision and usually causes no noticeable symptoms.
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Normal eye
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Central retinal degeneration (macula)
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Peripheral retinal degeneration
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Causes of Retinal Degeneration
In people with high myopia, abnormal changes may be seen in the retina; this is called myopic retinal degeneration.
As myopia progresses, the eyeball becomes abnormally long from front to back, and in the process the retina is stretched thin and degeneration develops.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Retinal Degeneration
If detected early and treated with laser, progression to more serious retinal diseases can be prevented.
Step 01
Detailed dilated exam
To accurately assess the condition of the retina, a dilated exam is performed to widen the pupils.
This allows us to carefully diagnose even subtle degeneration in the peripheral retina that is hard to see with the naked eye.
Step 02
Laser treatment
If a lesion requiring treatment is found, the area is reinforced with argon laser photocoagulation. The procedure is short, about 10 minutes, and you can return to daily life quickly.
Step 03
Recovery check and follow-up
About 2 weeks after the laser procedure, we make a final check that the treated area has adhered stably and the condition is resolved. After that, your retinal health is managed continuously through regular checkups.
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Step 01
Detailed dilated exam
For an accurate diagnosis, a dilated exam and optical coherence tomography are performed (takes about 30 minutes)
Step 02
Detailed eye examination
Detailed analysis and imaging: if new blood vessel growth is suspected due to high myopia, we analyze the optical coherence tomography results and perform additional detailed tests such as fluorescein angiography to check for vascular abnormalities.
Step 03
Injection treatment
Customized laser and injection treatment: if new blood vessel growth is confirmed, depending on the symptoms we perform argon laser or Visudyne special laser treatment, or intraocular injection treatment to prevent vision loss. (takes about 30 minutes)
Step 04
Monitoring progress and prognosis
For about 3 months after treatment, we closely monitor retinal improvement and vision recovery through regular checkups and provide ongoing aftercare.
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