Patient's question:
What exactly is retinal disease?Doctor's answer:
What exactly are ocular diseases?The cornea, iris, lens, and other structures in front of the eye are defined by ophthalmologists as the anterior segment, while the vitreous, retina, choroid, and other structures behind the eye are defined as the posterior segment. The bottom of the posterior segment is collectively referred to as the fundus. The fundus is composed of the retina, fundus blood vessels, optic disc, optic nerve fibers, the macular area on the retina, and the choroid behind the retina. Diseases affecting these areas are collectively referred to as ocular diseases.
Ocular diseases primarily harm individuals by affecting their visual ability, with severe cases potentially leading to blindness.
Ocular diseases are a category of conditions characterized by a wide variety of diseases, complex causes, and fluctuating symptoms.