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Diseases » Retinal detachment » Glossary

Glossary for Retinal detachment

Acute retinal necrosis syndrome: An acute infection of the eye usually caused by the chicken pox virus (varicella-zoster), herpes simplex or cytomegalovirus. One or both eyes may be involved.
Age-related macular degeneration: Deterioration of the central field of vision.
Alezzandrini syndrome: A rare condition involving degenerative eye disease in one eye, followed by other facial symptoms on the same side and hearing impairment. The condition progresses over months or years.
Amaurosis fugax: A rare condition where a temporary blockage of blood flow to the retina causes vision loss in the affected eye until the blood flow returns.
Anophthalmia - megalocornea - cardiopathy - skeletal anomalies: A rare genetic syndrome characterized by absent or very small eyes, large corneas, congenital heart defects and skeletal abnormalities.
Anophthalmos with limb anomalies: A rare disorder characterized by absent eyes
Aphakia: Absent eye lens. The disorder may be present at birth or result from such things as lens dislocation, cataract surgery, ulcer or trauma.
Autoimmune uveitis: Autoimmune inflammation of the eye's uvea.
Automobile accidents injury: An injury caused by the mechanism of a car accident
Blindness: The inability to see out of the eyes
Blurred vision: Blurriness of vision or images.
CAMFAK syndrome: A rare syndrome characterized by cataracts, small head, failure to thrive and spinal curvature.
$CRAPB$: A rare inherited eye disorder involving slow-progressing chorioretinal damage which leads to vision impairment.
Cervenka's syndrome: A rare syndrome characterized by joint and facial abnormalities as well as nearsightedness and degenerative eye problems.
Chromosome 6, trisomy 6q: A rare chromosomal disorder involving duplication of the long arm (q) of chromosome 6 which results in various abnormalities depending on the size and location of the portion of duplicated genetic material.
Chromosome 6q duplication syndrome: A rare chromosomal disorder involving duplication of the long arm (q) of chromosome 6 which results in various abnormalities depending on the size and location of the portion of duplicated genetic material.
Closed-angle glaucoma: A severe form of glaucoma needing emergency treatment to avoid blindness.
Coats Disease: A rare condition where a small group of dilated blood vessels (telangiectasia) form in the retina of one eye and can result in retinal detachment. It is believed to be a more severe form of Leber military aneurysm.
Cohen-Hayden syndrome: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by mental retardation, eye defect and various growth abnormalities of the bone, skin and head.
Congenital X-linked retinoschisis: An inherited eye condition where degenerative changes in the eye causes the retina to split. The severity and age of onset of symptoms can vary.
Criswick-Schepens syndrome: A rare progressive eye disorder which can range in severity.
Cysticercosis: An infectious disease caused by the pork tapeworm Taenia solium. If the larvae are ingested then a mild or asymptomatic tapeworm infection occurs. However, ingested eggs pass into the bloodstream where they can then enter various tissues and form the cysts that characterize cysticercosis.
Diabetic Retinopathy: Diabetic retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease and a leading cause of blindness in American adults. It is caused by changes in the blood vessels of the retina.
Diaphragmatic hernia - exomphalos - corpus callosum agenesis: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by a diaphragmatic hernia (defect in the diaphragm that allows some of the abdominal organs to move into the chest cavity), brain development abnormalities and deafness.
Duplication 6q: A rare chromosomal disorder involving duplication of the long arm (q) of chromosome 6 which results in various abnormalities depending on the size and location of the portion of duplicated genetic material.
Dwarfism: Short stature. There are several types of dwarfism: acromelic (short hand and foot bones), mesomelic (short forearm and lower leg bones) and rhizomelic (short upper arm and leg bones).
Dwarfism - stiff joint - ocular abnormalities: A very rare form of dwarfism characterized by short stature as well as stiff joints and eye abnormalities.
Eales Disease: A rare eye disorder characterized by sudden vision loss, problems with eye blood vessuls and reoccurring eye blood vessel hemorrhages as well as oozing of clear thick fluid from inside the eyeball. Usually occurs after a stressful situation, trauma or after waking up.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type VI: A rare genetic connective tissue disorder characterized by lax joints, scoliosis and fragile sclera of the eye - Ehlers Danlos type with predominant ocular abnormalities.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, 6B: A rare genetic connective tissue disorder characterized by lax joints, scoliosis and fragile sclera of the eye - Ehlers Danlos type with predominant ocular abnormalities but lysyl-hydroxylase activity is normal1.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type: A rare genetic connective tissue disorder characterized by hypermobile joints, joint dislocations and skin hyperextensibility and fragility - a combination of ED types I and II.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, kyphoscoliosis type: A rare genetic connective tissue disorder caused by deficiency of the lysyl hydroxylase enzyme and is characterized by progressive scoliosis and muscle weakness and fragile sclera - previously known as EDS type 6.
Electrical burns: Burns caused when an electric current pass through the body or part of it. The symptoms and severity of the burn depends on the strength of the electrical current, the duration of the exposure and the part of the body involved. Prompt treatment in more severe cases can improve the prognosis.
Exudative retinopathy familial, X-linked, recessive: A rare progressive eye disorder which is inherited in a recessive X-linked manner. The development of the retinal blood vessels is incomplete resulting in parts of the retina having no blood vessels which is necessary for it's function. The disorder is caused by a genetic defect on chromosome 11q14-q21 and the severity of the condition.
Exudative retinopathy familial, autosomal dominant: A rare progressive eye disorder which is inherited in a dominant manner. The development of the retinal blood vessels is incomplete resulting in parts of the retina having no blood vessels which is necessary for it's function. The disorder is caused by a genetic defect on chromosome 11q14-q21 and the severity of the condition is variable.
Exudative retinopathy familial, autosomal recessive: A rare progressive eye disorder which is inherited in a recessive manner. The development of the retinal blood vessels is incomplete resulting in parts of the retina having no blood vessels which is necessary for it's function.
Exudative retinopathy, familial: A rare progressive eye disorder which is inherited in a familial manner. The development of the retinal blood vessels is incomplete resulting in parts of the retina having no blood vessels which is necessary for it's function.
Exudative vitreoretinopathy 3: A rare progressive eye disorder caused by a genetic defect on chromosome 11p13-p12. The development of the retinal blood vessels is incomplete resulting in parts of the retina having no blood vessels which is necessary for it's function.
Exudative vitreoretinopathy 4: A rare progressive eye disorder caused by a genetic defect on chromosome 11q13.4. It can be inherited in a dominant or recessive manner. The development of the retinal blood vessels is incomplete resulting in parts of the retina having no blood vessels which is necessary for it's function.
Eye cancer: A malignancy that affects the eye
Eye conditions: Any condition that affects the eyes
Faciooculoacousticorenal syndrome: A very rare syndrome characterized by facial, eye, ear and kidney abnormalities.
Familial Granulomatosis, Blau type: A rare chronic inflammatory condition characterized by arthritis, dermatitis and uveitis. The condition may have a similar presentation to a condition called early-onset sarcoidosis and genetic testing may be needed to distinguish the conditions.
Familial, Systemic, Juvenile Granulomatosis: A rare chronic inflammatory condition characterized by arthritis, dermatitis and uveitis. The condition may have a similar presentation to a condition called early-onset sarcoidosis and genetic testing may be needed to distinguish the conditions.
Flashes: Seeing small flashes of light
Floaters: Floating spots or spidery webs in front of the eyes
Glaucoma: Glaucoma is the term for a diverse group of eye diseases, all of which involve progressive damage to the optic nerve. Glaucoma is usually, but not always, accompanied by high intraocular (internal) fluid pressure. Optic nerve damage produces certain characteristic visual field defects in the individual's peripheral (side), as well as central, vision.
Granulomatous arthritis of childhood: A rare chronic inflammatory condition that starts during early childhood and is characterized by arthritic joints, uveitis and a skin rash that forms on the trunk and limbs.
HARD syndrome: A rare genetic disorder characterized by a smooth brain surface and eye, genitourinary and other abnormalities.
HARD syndrome (Hydrocephalus - agyria - retinal dysplasia): A rare genetic disorder characterized by a smooth brain surface and eye, genitourinary and other abnormalities.
Head injury: An injury to the head
Incontinentia Pigmenti: A rare genetic skin pigmentation disorder characterized by eye, teeth, bone, nail and hair malformations as well as central nervous abnormalities and mental deficiency.
Intraocular melanoma: A type of cancer that develops from pigment producing cells in the eye. The cancer can occur in the iris, choroids or ciliary body. The melanoma may metastasize in some cases. The condition is often asymptomatic.
Iritis: Inflammation of the iris and anterior chamber of the eye.
Juvenile Retinoschisis: An inherited eye condition where degenerative changes in the eye causes the retina to split. The severity and age of onset of symptoms can vary.
Kniest dysplasia: A rare genetic bone growth disorder characterized by dwarfism, enlarged joints and facial deformities.
Knobloch syndrome: A rare genetic syndrome characterized by detachment of the retina of the eye and an occipital encephalocele (protrusion of brain tissue through gap in skull at the back of the head).
Lujan-Fryns syndrome: A rare genetic disorder characterized by mental retardation and marfanoid habitus (features of Marfan's syndrome).
Marfan syndrome: A genetic connective tissue disorder involving a defect of chromosome 15q21.1 which affects the production of the fibrillin needed to make connective tissue.
Marfan-Like syndrome: Any congenital condition with a group of symptoms that resembles Marfan syndrome but doesn't quite fulfill all the criteria. Marfan syndrome is a connective tissue disorder that affects the skeleton, lungs, eyes, heart and blood vessels.
Melanoma of the choroid: A type of eye cancer that occurs in the pigment-producing cells of the choroid which is a layer beneath the retina consisting mainly of blood vessels.
Microspherophakia with hernia: A rare disorder characterized by myopia, detached retina, inguinal hernia and small, spherical, upward dislocated eye lens.
Midline craniofacial anomalies and morning glory disc anomaly: A rare syndrome involving the association of midline skull and facial defects and morning glory disc anomaly - a rare birth defect of the optic papilla which is the part of the eye where the optic nerve emerges. The eye defect usually only affects one eye. The features are variable to some degree.
Myopia: Short-sightedness often requiring glasses
Noble-Bass-Sherman syndrome: A very rare syndrome characterized by various eye anomalies.
Norrie syndrome: A rare form of blindness that occurs at birth or soon after due to eye defects. The severity and range of symptoms is variable.
Optic nerve disorder: Any condition which impairs the function of the optic nerve. Examples of such conditions includes glaucoma, optic nerve inflammation and impaired blood supply to the optic nerve.
Optic neuritis: Optic nerve inflammation
Pediatric granulomatous arthritis: A rare chronic inflammatory condition that starts during early childhood and is characterized by arthritic joints, uveitis and a skin rash that forms on the trunk and limbs.
Posterior vitreous detachment: Detachment of the eye's internal jelly vitreous from the rear of the eye
Protein S acquired deficiency: A rare disorder involving a deficiency of a blood protein called protein S. Protein S prevents blood from clotting in the veins. A deficiency of protein S can be acquired through liver disease, chemotherapy, lack of vitamin K or through the use of oral anticoagulants or L-asparaginase.
Proteus like syndrome mental retardation eye defect: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by mental retardation, eye defect and various growth abnormalities of the bone, skin and head.
Punctate inner choroidopathy: A very rare inflammatory eye disorder that tends to occur in nearsighted patients.
Retina Conditions: Any condition that affects the retina of the eye
Retinal Vein Occlusion: A condition which is characterized by the occlusion of the retinal vein
Retinal degeneration: A group of disorders involving degeneration of the retina. Retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration are examples. The disorder is usually inherited.
Retinal detachment: Partial or total detachment of retina from the back of the eye.
Retinal tear: A condition that is characterised by a tear in the retina of the eye
Retinopathy: Eye retina condition
Retinopathy - anaemia- CNS anomalies: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by disease of the eye retinas, anemia and central nervous system anomalies.
Retinopathy of prematurity: Eye problems that occur in premature underweight infants who are exposed to a high oxygen environment.
Retinoschisis: A rare inherited or acquired condition where the retina separates into two layers resulting in progressive vision loss.
Retinoschisis, Juvenile, X-Linked: An inherited eye condition where degenerative changes in the eye causes the retina to split. The severity and age of onset of symptoms can vary.
Retinoschisis, X-linked: An inherited eye condition where degenerative changes in the eye causes the retina to split. The severity and age of onset of symptoms can vary.
Retinoschisis, autosomal dominant: A dominantly inherited disease of the retina.
Retinoschisis, juvenile: An inherited eye condition where degenerative changes in the eye causes the retina to split. The severity and age of onset of symptoms can vary.
Revesz Debuse syndrome: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by disease of the eye retinas, anemia and central nervous system anomalies.
Revesz Syndrome: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by disease of the eye retinas, anemia and central nervous system anomalies.
Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment:
Scleritis: Inflammation of the white part of eyeball
Senile Retinoschisis: Retinoschisis is medical term for splitting of the retina. In senile retinoschisis, the problem occurs with old age and rarely causes severe vision impairment. It can occur in males or females.
Serous retinal detachment:
Small syndrome: A rare genetic disease characterized by deafness, muscle weakness and wasting, mental retardation and eye disorders.
Snowflake vitreoretinal degeneration: An inherited eye disease involving degeneration of the retina and characterized by light-colored spots on the retina. It is a slow-progressing condition.
Spondylo-ocular syndrome: A rare, recessively inherited syndrome characterized mainly by eye and spinal abnormalities.
Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, congenita: A rare genetic bone growth disorder characterized by prenatal growth deficiency, myopia and short trunk.
Stickler Syndrome: A rare genetic disorder characterized by joint problems, distinctive facial characteristics and eye and ear abnormalities.
Stickler Syndrome, type I: A rare genetic disorder characterized by joint problems, distinctive facial characteristics and eye and ear abnormalities. Type 1 is caused by a genetic defect on chromosome 12q13.11-q13.2
Stickler Syndrome, type II: A rare genetic disorder characterized by joint problems, distinctive facial characteristics and eye and ear abnormalities. Type 2 is caused by a genetic defect on chromosome 1p21
Synovitis granulomatous with uveitis and cranial neuropathies: A rare chronic inflammatory condition characterized by arthritis, dermatitis and uveitis. The condition may have a similar presentation to a condition called early-onset sarcoidosis and genetic testing may be needed to distinguish the conditions.
Tractional retinal detachment:
Uveitis: A condition which is characterised by the inflammation of the uvea of the eye
Visual floaters: Spots or dots that move across the field of vision.
Vitreoretinal degeneration: A condition characterised by the degeneration of the vitreous and retina of the eye
Vitreous detachment: Detachment of the eye's internal jelly vitreous from the rear or side of the eye
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome: A rare condition characterized by poliosis and hair, skin, eye and ear abnormalities as well as retinal detachment and neurological involvement.
Volubilis, syndrome du: A rare birth defect of the optic papilla which is the part of the eye where the optic nerve emerges. Usually only one eye is affected.
Wagner syndrome 1: A rare genetic eye disorder characterized by the early onset of cataracts, retinal degeneration and retinal detachment
Wagner-Stickler Syndrome: There is confusion about whether Wagner and Stickler disease are actually extremes of the same disorder and thus the term Wagner-Stickler syndrome is sometimes used. Both conditions involve varying degrees of degeneration of eye structures with Stickler syndrome also involving other variable symptoms such as deafness and facial, oral and skeletal abnormalities.
Walker-Warburg Syndrome: A rare inherited disorder characterized by brain malformations and retinal and muscle abnormalities.
Whooping Cough: An infectious condition caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis