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Retinal thinning- everything you need to know

BySaleha Zubair

The retina is a thin, light-sensitive layer located at the back of the eye. It is responsible for converting light into nerve signals that are sent to the brain, allowing us to see. A healthy retina has a normal thickness that helps maintain clear and sharp vision. Retinal thinning occurs when this layer becomes thinner…

Myopia vs hyperopia

BySaleha Zubair

Myopia vs hyperopia is a number of differences that differentiate both of the refractive errors in a prominent way. Their differences are given below: Definitions and power in myopia vs hyperopia The type of refractive error in which the image forms in front of retina is myopia. The overall power of the eye increases in…

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Stages and classification of diabetic retinopathy

BySaleha Zubair

Diabetic retinopathy stages The diabetic retinopathy is classified on the basis of well-marked photographs described by EDTRS (Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study). On the basis of presence or absence of neovascularization, it is divided into two types: Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) stages Mild NPDR In this type, the entire fundus seems normal but there are…