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Eye diseases are illnesses that cause deterioration or complete loss of vision due to environmental, genetic, or age-related factors. These disorders, which may occur in the eyes, which are among the most important and sensitive sense organs of the body, can affect the patient's life in an extremely negative way. While some eye diseases do not show any symptoms in their early stages, most eye diseases may present with one or more of the problems, such as severe burning and itching, decreased or narrowed vision, inability to choose colors, excessive burrs, and discomfort from light. Regular doctor check-ups are the first of the measures that can be taken to prevent eye diseases. Many eye diseases can be treated in individuals who have regular check-ups and start to receive the necessary treatment when the disease is in its early stages, thanks to early diagnosis.
Cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, strabismus, tear duct obstruction, blepharoplasty and refractive surgery are the main treatable diseases under the umbrella of the ophthalmology department and its surgical operations.
A cataract is an eye disease that occurs as a result of the lens of the eye losing its natural transparency and hardening. This can cause loss of vision if left untreated. Although cataracts are mostly seen in middle-aged and older individuals due to advanced age, toxic substances, radiation, high-voltage electricity, genetic disorders and some drugs containing cortisone can also cause cataracts regardless of age. The only treatment for the disease, which manifests itself with symptoms such as sensitivity to light, decreased night vision, and fading colors, is performed by surgically removing the eye lens that has lost its function and replacing it with a new eye lens. With phacoemulsification (FAKO) surgery performed in an average of 20 to 30 minutes, the patient can regain healthy vision from day one.
Diabetic retinopathy is a disease that occurs with the deterioration of capillary structures in the retinal layers of the eyes, mostly as a result of diabetes lasting more than five years, although it can rarely be seen in young diabetics. Diabetic retinopathy, which is one of the leading causes of blindness that can be treated in the world, often does not show any symptoms in its early stages. In order to prevent the progression of the disease at an early stage, diabetic patients should have regular eye examinations at least once a year.
Glaucoma or eye pressure is a disease that occurs as a result of damage to the optic nerves by high intraocular pressure and can cause vision loss in the later stages. The absence of any signs or symptoms in the early stages in the majority of patients makes it difficult to detect glaucoma. A family history of glaucoma, diabetes or goiter in later ages, long-term use of cortisone, eye inflammation, myopia and migraine are the factors that increase the risk of glaucoma. It is extremely important for individuals in these risk groups to have regular eye examinations and have their intraocular pressure measured regularly in order to take early precautions against the disease. Since glaucoma causes destruction in the eye nerve cells that cannot regenerate, the disease cannot be completely cured. The treatment process is carried out in order to keep the disease under control and to prevent the loss of vision. In the treatment of glaucoma, eye drops that reduce intraocular pressure are used daily and depending on the type of glaucoma, surgery or laser operation can be applied.
Strabismus is a persistent or sporadic disease that occurs as a result of impaired eye synchrony due to incompatibility or deficiency in the muscles that provide parallelism between the eyes. In the treatment of strabismus, for which early diagnosis is extremely important, many different methods are used depending on the age of the patient and the condition of the disease. After a detailed eye examination, strabismus can be corrected with the use of special glasses, computer-aided eye exercises, or with a surgical operation.
Lacrimal duct obstruction is a disease that occurs when the tears, which are extremely necessary for cleaning the eyes and healthy vision, cannot reach the nasal cavity through the tear duct. The disease, of which the early diagnosis is very important, manifests itself with symptoms such as excessive watering in the eyes, frequent burrs and swelling at the root of the nose. While the treatment of lacrimal duct obstruction is provided by regular massages on the lacrimal sac located at the root of the nose in infants, probing, surgical intervention (DSR), or laser treatment is applied in adults depending on the condition of the disease and the individual.
Blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid aesthetics, is the surgical correction of sagging skin and muscle tissue in the eyelids due to the aging of the skin. While blepharoplasty is mostly applied to individuals over the age of 35 who have partial vision loss as a result of skin sagging, it can be performed for any age group when needed.
Refractive surgery is the process of permanently correcting visual defects such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism caused by incorrect refraction of light, with a surgical operation instead of using glasses or contact lenses. The methods used in refractive surgery, also known as laser eye surgery, are decided after a detailed eye examination and vary according to the individual's eye structure and visual defect. Individuals who do not have a chronic disease, are older than 18 years, and have suitable corneal thickness and eye numbers can benefit from the benefits of refractive surgery.
- Corneal Topography
- IOL Master Optical Biometry
- Argon Laser
- Nd:Yag Laser
- OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography)
- Computer Vision Field
- Orbital Ultrasonography
- Plusoptix
- Excimer Laser
- Phacoemulsification
- Vitrectomy
- Electrophysiology
- Microperimetry
- Specular Microscope
- FFA and Indocyanine Green Angiography
The development of a pregnancy outside the uterus is called an ectopic pregnancy. Among the risk factors for ectopic pregnancy are sexually transmitted diseases, surgical interventions, endometriosis and appendicitis. Signs of ectopic pregnancy may include a positive pregnancy test with or without vaginal bleeding. The diagnosis is made as a result of questioning the patient, physical examination, vaginal ultrasonographic examination and laboratory examinations. Depending on the location and size of the ectopic pregnancy, the necessary treatment is planned. An ectopic pregnancy usually requires surgical intervention. However, sometimes medical treatments can be applied if the patient is in the early gestational period and medical control of the patient is possible.
Irregular menstrual bleeding, varying in amount and duration, may be an indicator. Hot flashes, sweating, insomnia may occur. The severity of the complaints may differ from woman to woman. There are also women who do not have such findings. Hormone tests can determine whether it is menopause or not.