Diseases of the retina
The retina is a thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye The retina contains millions of light-sensitive cells and other nerve cells that receive and process visual information. The retina sends information to the brain through the optic nerve, as a result of which a person sees
Retinal disease can affect any part of the retina and cause complete blindness. A disease in the edge of the retina affects the side (peripheral) vision Some diseases affect the part of the retina responsible for central vision (the macula and central fossa). Many retinal diseases share common symptoms and treatments The main goal of treatment is to stop or slow down the disease and preserve, improve or restore vision
