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Sudden flashes before the eyes, sudden vision loss, distorted images, the appearance of spots in the center of the visual field, or visual disturbances that manifest as "flying flies" or spider-like structures are symptoms of problems with the back of the eye, the so-called retina. In these cases, it is important to go for a detailed ophthalmological examination of the back of the eye without delay. Contact: www.svjetlost.hr 01 777 5656 [email protected] Follow us: / klinikasvjetlost More: The retina is a photosensitive inner eye membrane. It is the most functionally important part of the eye, on the back of which are photoreceptors that receive light stimuli and convert them into electrical impulses that are transmitted by the optic nerve and create the image that we see in the brain. The retina also contains the center of vision, the so-called macula or yellow spot. At the Svjetlost Clinic, the most modern ophthalmology clinic in the region, fundus examinations are performed by a specially trained team of specialists from the Retina Department. Ultrasound diagnostics, along with a detailed examination of the fundus, allow for good visualization of the smallest structures of the eye. Damage to the center of vision, such as degenerative diseases of the macula and eye damage due to diabetes, are recorded and analyzed using the most modern high-resolution device for a three-dimensional view of the depth of the eye - the so-called optical coherence tomography. The department is also equipped with cameras for recording the flow of blood vessels in the depth of the eye. Electroretinographic examinations are also available to measure visual evoked potentials in patients with inflammation of the optic nerves or some hereditary diseases of the retina. Taking care of the health of the fundus is recommended for diabetes, which is the leading cause of blindness and poor vision. The most common consequence of diabetes on the eye is diabetic retinopathy, i.e. swelling of the macula or blockage and rupture of blood vessels in the retina. It is treated with laser photocoagulation and injections of anti-VEGF drugs. This intraocular therapy is also used in the treatment of another progressive retinal disease - wet macular degeneration. The surgeons of the Retina Department also perform vitrectomies - the most complex deep surgeries on the back of the eye for conditions such as retinal detachment, diabetic damage, retinal rupture or macular disease. Such surgeries are performed under local anesthesia, without stitches, with a shorter postoperative recovery and a return to daily duties in the period of 1-4 weeks after the procedure. Contact: www.svjetlost.hr 01 777 5656 [email protected] Follow us: / klinikasvjetlost