Post Date December, 02 2023
Eyes are very sensitive organs in the body. Many diseases can affect our eyes. Especially with the kidneys, many friends with chronic nephritis may also experience eye problems. In response to this situation. Experts remind friends with chronic nephritis that eye examinations are very necessary. The severity of eye diseases also indicates the degree of development of nephritis.
The eyes are a part of the body, and many eye diseases are caused by systemic diseases, which often involve changes in the eyes. Some eye manifestations do have special clinical significance, and sometimes based solely on changes in the eyes, clues can be found for a certain disease to make early diagnosis or prognosis. Taking kidney disease as an example, what is closely related to eye disease is "chronic diffuse glomerulonephritis", abbreviated as "chronic nephritis". Patients with chronic nephritis are mostly under the age of 30, with renal lesions mainly characterized by proliferation and degeneration, leading to arteriosclerosis and occlusive peripheral arteritis. Therefore, in addition to the general manifestations of nephritis, the patient also has typical retinal changes caused by vasospasm and sclerosis.
The main ocular manifestations are: varying degrees of decreased vision, significant eyelid edema, and obvious morning rise. Therefore, it can be said that the eyes are not only a window to the soul, but also a window to peep into the internal health of the body. It is best for older populations to have their eye fundus checked once a year to take precautions. Examination of the fundus of the eye can reveal congestion or even edema of the optic nerve papilla, retinal edema, and radial stripes near the macula of the retina. In severe cases, secondary retinal detachment may occur. The superficial or deep retinal hemorrhage, cotton like exudate, and stubborn and shiny white spots often appear in the deep retina and near the optic papilla. This day shift is a characteristic manifestation of chronic nephritis.
In addition, there are also starry white spots in the macular area, retinal arteriosclerosis, etc. Examination of the fundus of the eye can reveal congestion or even edema of the optic nerve papilla, retinal edema, and radial stripes near the macula of the retina. In severe cases, secondary retinal detachment may occur. The superficial or deep retinal hemorrhage, cotton like exudate, and stubborn and shiny white spots often appear in the deep retina and near the optic papilla. This day shift is a characteristic manifestation of chronic nephritis. In addition, there are also starry white spots in the macular area, retinal arteriosclerosis, etc.
So when friends with chronic nephritis experience certain abnormalities in their eyes, please go to the hospital for examination in a timely manner. And we need to increase the treatment efforts for chronic nephritis. To avoid the recurrence of more unnecessary complications. Take preventive measures.
