Diseases

What Is Xerophthalmia? Xerophthalmia treatment is performed for dry eyes. This disorder is found in many people today. There is a layer in front of the human eye. This layer undertakes the tasks of both protection and keeping wet. Thanks to the layer, the eyes are protected against various external factors such as wind and […]

Eye Health Of Children Eye Health Of Children; In addition to the general health of your child, eye health is also very important. To protect your child’s eye health, regular eye examinations should be performed at certain ages. In this way, possible vision loss is prevented in a timely manner. We, as Retina Academy, provide […]

What is diplopia? Diplopia (double vision) is the perception of the image of an object as if that object is more than one. Patients may experience diplopia in one or both eyes. Binocular diplopia is the perception of the image of an object as if that object is more than one when both eyes are […]

How do people with astigmatism see? Astigmatism and Hyperopia; In order for our vision to be clear, the rays coming into the eye must be correctly focused on the retina. If the focusing is not correct, eye diseases that cause refractive errors such as myopia, astigmatism and hyperopia occur. Astigmatism is the condition in which […]

What is LASIK Surgery? Laser Eye Surgery; Refractive surgery is the type of treatment applied to ensure that patients who wear glasses or contact lenses due to eye disorders can see clearly without glasses. LASIK is a surgery to correct eye impairments using laser beams. LASIK surgery is the most common and most reliable laser […]

What is intraocular hemorrhage? Intraocular hemorrhage is a bleeding condition that usually occurs in the back of the eye and can occur due to many different diseases. Intraocular hemorrhage needs to be treated quickly. The thin nerve layer that surrounds the inner surface of the eye like a sheet and creates visual signals is called […]

What Is Central Serous Retinopathy? Central Serous Retinopathy; The thin nerve layer that surrounds the inner surface of the eye like a sheet and creates visual signals is called the retina. Central serous retinopathy (CSR) is a disease characterized by detachment of the retina from its attachment due to the accumulation of fluid under the […]

Retinitis Pigmentosa (Nyctalopia-Night Blindness) What is Retinitis pigmentosa? Retinitis pigmentosa, or nyctalopia colloquially known as night blindness, is a hereditary (parental) disease characterized by progressive damage to the retina and loss of vision. The thin nerve layer that surrounds the inner surface of the eye like a sheet and creates visual signals is called the […]

What Is Retinal Vein Occlusion? Retinal Vein Occlusion; The thin nerve layer that surrounds the inner surface of the eye like a sheet and creates visual signals is called the retina. Nutrition of the retina is provided by the retinal vascular system. The veins that take blood from the retina and carry it back to […]

What is presbyopia? Presbyopia is the decrease of your eyes’ ability to focus on nearby objects due to aging. This phenomenon is a natural part of the aging process. Presbyopia comes from a Greek word which means ‘old eye’. Presbyopia occurs in the mid-forties and continues to progress until the age of 60. It usually […]