Optic Nerve Pathology

What is Optic Nerve Pathology?

Optic nerve pathology deals with the spectrum of diseases targeted towards the nerve of vision. Examples of optic nerve pathology include:  Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy PapilledemaOptic nerve damageOptic neuritis Other optic neuropathies
Retinal Lymphoma

What is Retinal Lymphoma?

Retinal lymphoma is a severe malignant neoplasm associated with cerebral disease. What is the Pathology of Retinal Lymphoma? The pathology of retinal lymphoma is malignancy often associated with B-cells. How does Retinal Lymphoma Present? Retinal lymphoma presents with swelling in…
Retinoblastoma

What is Retinoblastoma?

Retinoblastoma is eye cancer that originates from the retina. What is the Pathology of Retinoblastoma? The pathology of retinoblastoma is  mutational inactivation of both alleles of RB1 gene mapping to chromosome 13q14 and encodes retinoblastoma protein acting as tumor suppressor.…
Retinal Neoplasms

What are Retinal Neoplasms?

Retinal neoplasms are benign or malignant abnormal retina tissue proliferation.  Examples of retinal neoplasms include:  RetinoblastomaRetinal lymphoma Retinal capillary hemangiomaRetinal astrocytic hamartoma
Retinitis

What is Retinitis?

Retinitis is the general term that covers all inflammatory conditions of the retina. What is the Pathology of Retinitis? The pathology of retinitis is accumulation of substance causing swelling of the retina cells or the vasculatures. How does Retinitis Present?…
Retinitis Pigmentosa

What is Retinitis Pigmentosa?

Retinitis pigmentosa is severe vision impairment induced by a rare, inherited degenerative retina disorder. What is the Pathology of Retinitis Pigmentosa? The pathology of retinitis pigmentosa is a degenerative disease involving the deposition of pigments on the peripheral of the…
Age Related Macular Degeneration

What is Age Related Macular Degeneration?

Age related macular degeneration is the loss of central vision induced by the degeneration of the macular of the retina manifesting after age 50.  What is the Pathology of Age Related Macular Degeneration? The pathology of age related macular degeneration…
Retinal Vein Occlusion

What is Retinal Vein Occlusion?

Retinal vein occlusion is a vascular disease characterized by the engorgement and dilation of retinal veins. What is the Pathology of Retinal Vein Occlusion?  The pathology of retinal vein occlusion is obstruction of retina veins lumen causing a restricted blood…
Retinal Artery Occlusion

What is Retinal Artery Occlusion?

Retinal artery occlusion is an obstruction of retina arterial blood supply.  What is the Pathology of Retinal Artery Occlusion? The pathology of retinal artery occlusion is obstruction of retina artery lumen by resulting in restricted blood flow. How does Retinal…
Retinal Vasculitis

What is Retinal Vasculitis?

Retinal vasculitis is the inflammatory condition of the retina vasculatures. What is the Pathology of Retinal Vasculitis? The pathology of retinal vasculitis is autoimmune disease induced by antecedent infection with microbes cross reacting with antigens. How does Retinal Vasculitis Present?…