Chorioretinitis of the eye - causes and methods of treatment

The eyes are a very sensitive part of our body and, at the same time, one of the most important from the point of view of perception of the surrounding world. But some diseases can affect the eyes very negatively and even lead to blindness. One of these diseases is called "chorioretinitis of the eye." We will understand what it is, why it basically arises and how to deal with it.

Content

  • 1Definition of disease
  • 2Causes
  • 3Symptoms
  • 4Possible complications
  • 5Treatment
    • 5.1Medication
    • 5.2Surgically
    • 5.3People's means
  • 6Prevention
  • 7Video
  • 8conclusions

Definition of disease

Chorioretinitis is a chronic or acute inflammation of the posterior part of the choroid of the eyeball, which also affects the retina, which can provoke its dystrophy.

Depending on what form of chorioretinitis occurs, the degree of damage to the eye organs varies. When the toxoplasmosis variation of the disease can damage the central nervous system.With a syphilitic form on the fundus there are alternating foci of atrophy and fibrosis.

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When tubercular form on the fundus there are special formations, disseminated tuberculosis - and so on.

Causes

There are a number of key reasons that can lead to the onset of this disease. These include the following:

  • exposure to radiation;
  • exposure to some types of toxins;
  • allergy;
  • autoimmune conditions;
  • injuries;
  • manifestations of immunodeficiency;
  • infections of various types, including toxoplasmosis, syphilis, tuberculosis and a number of others.

In some cases, the disease is simply congenital.

Symptoms

Symptomatology can vary greatly depending on the localization of the inflammatory process.For example, if the problem occurred in the peripheral zone, the symptoms are almost unexpressed.If the central area is damaged, blurring of the eyes and a decrease in visual acuity occurs, flashes before the eyes, it becomes difficult to perceive the shapes and sizes of objects, and also to navigate in the twilight time. Also can appear:

  • shroud before the eyes;
  • scotoma;
  • change of visual fields.

Even if these symptoms do not indicate the presence of a particular problem, they always indicate that, that with vision something is not in order, therefore at them it is necessary to be urgently surveyed ophthalmologist.

Possible complications

This disease can have various complications, which will have a very negative effect on health. These complications include, but are not limited to:

  • thrombosis of retinal veins;
  • retinal detachment;
  • the neovascular membrane;
  • retinal haemorrhages of recurrent type and other pathologies.

The consequence of all these problems may be that a person completely blinds, therefore even with early signs even in the case of early symptoms, it is very important that you contact the doctor for survey.

Treatment

The treatment is primarily medication, but surgical intervention may be required. Decides how the treatment will be carried out, by a doctor and only by a doctor.

Medication

There are several different approaches to drug treatment of the problem. They include:

  • Use of anti-inflammatory drugs. In some cases, the use of hormonal drugs.
  • The use of drugs that provide detoxification, for example, intravenous glucose solution.
  • Implementation of hyposensitizing treatment, for example, using antihistamines.
  • Exercise of immunotherapy, for example, levamisole or other immunostimulants and immunosuppressors.
  • Carrying out physiotherapy.

Depending on the specific situation, the doctor may prescribe other therapies.

Surgically

In some cases, surgery may be required. For example, laser retina coagulation can be used to slow inflammation. If the process of exfoliation has begun, vitrectomy is necessary.

People's means

Treatment of folk remedies in general is not applicable, because it is not enough.But if you implement measures that will maintain the body and accelerate the decline inflammation, then it is worth taking drugs and foods that contain a large number of vitamins B and C.

But it's better just to take specialized multivitamin complexes.

Prevention

Since this disease usually appears as a result of exposure to the body of various infections, toxins and injuries to prevent the development of the problem, it is necessary to try not to allow trauma to the eye area, promptly treat emerging infections and allergic reaction.Any neglected negative state of the body can develop, leading to the fact that this problem will appear.

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conclusions

Chorioretinitis of the eye is a dangerous phenomenon, it can, if completely run, lead to blindness and other consequences. But self-medication with him to deal with is not necessary. Only an experienced doctor after a competent diagnosis can tell exactly what to do to solve the problem as effectively as possible.

Also read about what anisocoria and nystagmus of the eyeball are.