Preliminary understanding of children's fundus diseases

Fundus disease in children refers to a kind of disease that affects the structure and function of children's fundus. Fundus is an important part of the eye, including retina, choroid and optic nerve. The occurrence of fundus diseases will have adverse effects on children's vision, so it is very important to find and treat them as soon as possible.

In Chengdu, Chengdu Children's Eye Hospital is a medical institution specialized in providing children's eye services. It has rich experience and expertise in fundus diseases. The following will answer your doubts about children's fundus diseases from the common types, causes, symptoms and treatment methods of fundus diseases.

Common types of fundus diseases

There are many different types of fundus diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa, retinal vasculitis, retinal detachment and optic neuritis. These diseases will lead to abnormal function of retina and optic nerve, which will affect the normal vision of children. Understanding the characteristics of each disease is very important for correct diagnosis and treatment.

Retinal pigmentation is a group of hereditary diseases, which affects the normal function of children's retina and often leads to progressive visual loss. Retinal vasculitis refers to the inflammation of blood vessels in the retina, which leads to blurred vision, reduced vision and other symptoms. Retinal detachment refers to the separation of the retina from its original attachment position, which will lead to serious visual impairment. Optic neuritis refers to inflammation of the optic nerve, which can cause vision loss, eye pain and other symptoms.

Etiology of fundus diseases

There are many possible causes of fundus diseases, among which genetic factors are one of the main factors affecting the occurrence of fundus diseases. Some diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa and retinal detachment are related to family genetics. If there are patients in the family, the risk of children's disease will increase. In addition, infection and inflammation may also lead to fundus diseases, such as optic neuritis, which is often associated with viral infection.

Other causes of fundus diseases include eye trauma, myopia, hypertension and diabetes. These factors will damage the fundus structure, which will lead to the occurrence of fundus diseases. In daily life, attention should be paid to the prevention of ocular trauma and the control of the degree of myopia, which are important measures to reduce the occurrence of fundus diseases.

Symptoms and treatment of fundus diseases

The symptoms of fundus diseases may vary with different diseases. Common symptoms include decreased vision, reduced vision, black shadow, eye pain, diplopia, etc. When these symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time for diagnosis and treatment.

The fundus disease department of Chengdu Children's Eye Hospital provides a variety of treatment methods, including medication, surgery and rehabilitation. For example, retinitis pigmentosa is often treated with drugs that protect retinal function; Retinal detachment may require surgery for repair; Optic neuritis can be improved by means of medical treatment and eye exercises.

Summary

The fundus disease department of Chengdu Children's Eye Hospital provides professional diagnosis and treatment services for fundus diseases. For children's doubts about fundus diseases, we can answer them by understanding the types, causes, symptoms and treatment methods of fundus diseases. Early detection and timely treatment of fundus diseases is essential to maintain children's vision health.