Windy City Retina - Ankit Desai, MD

Inherited retinal diseases are types of diseases that are very rare caused by a genetic mutation. Due to inherited retinal diseases, the loss of vision over time and in many cases leads to complete blindness.  Thanks to doctors Ankit Desai, who retina subspecialists and board-certified ophthalmologists. He provides diagnosis and treatment for retinal conditions.  Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) Photoreceptors are rods and cones inside your eyes that are responsible for sensing light. Retinitis can take place when those rods and cones begin to deteriorate.  Nyctalopia or night blindness accounted for the first warning sign. At some point, those affected by retinitis pigmentosa will develop tunnel vision, losing most of their side vision. Finally, this disease results in total blindness. Cone-Rod Dystrophy It is a childhood disease that can affect the cone photoreceptors first, then the rods. This type of eye condition is unique as compared to other IRDs. People who are suffering...

As we get older there are some retinal conditions with which we can suffer from and these can interfere with vision. A macular hole is one of the potential causes of vision loss. In these conditions, there is a small tear or opening in the macula. When a macular hole develops then it can cause blurry or distorted vision. Windy city retina is one the most popular name among retina centers in Plainfield, Illinois. Here Dr. Ankit Desai treats this condition with macular hole surgery and restores the clear vision of the patient. If we talk about the causes behind the macular hole then there are many potential causes but the most common cause is age-related macular degeneration that is more common among people aged 60 and over. This type of eye condition can affect men and women but women have a slightly higher risk. Some of the Conditions Most Commonly Linked to Macular Hole Include: Shrinkage or separation of the vitreous(the clear, gel-like material that gives eyes its shape) Sev...

The retina is a thin layer of tissue that lines the back of the eye and locate near the optic nerve. The function of the retina is to receive the light from the lens and convert it into neural signals on the brain for visual recognition. When the retina begins detaching from its actual position, then it is an emergency called by term torn retina. People who are suffering from retinal diseases may undergo a higher risk of retinal detachment.   Know About Sign And Risk Factors For A Torn Retina Early prevention can increase the chances for a quick and full recovery. The risk factors of the torn retina include: Severe Myopia Advanced age Diabetes Recent eye surgery Trauma to the eye History of retinal detachment  Weak retinal tears Symptoms of Torn Retina Eye disorders are the leading cause of increased risk for a torn retina. When people have a problem with the torn retina, the fluid inside your eye can break underneath and separate the retina from its underlying tissue. An...

As we all know that there are a lot of harms of smoking to the human body? People who usually have a habit of smoking undergo an increasing risk of conditions like cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Apart from these conditions, smoking can also increase the risk of vision loss. Smoking can also lead to the risk of retinal conditions and other eye diseases. If these retinal conditions do not get proper treatment then it may result in partial or complete vision loss.  Age-related macular degeneration  Age-related macular degeneration is a type of eye condition that causes the loss of central vision and people suffering from such eye condition find difficulty to process the fine details. There are two types of age-related macular degeneration with which people can suffer from and which include Wet AMD and Dry AMD. Dry AMD is caused by a deterioration of tissues within the retina, whereas wet AMD is caused by leaky blood vessels beneath the retina. People who use smoking are mor...

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