What is Coat's diseases ? Is there any treatment for it?

Question

I would like to know about retinal detachment and is there any treatment for it in the last stage.

Answer 1

Coats’ disease, (also known as exudative retinitis or retinal telangiectasis, sometimes spelled Coates' disease), is a rare eye disorder, causing full or partial blindness, characterized by abnormal development of blood vessels behind the retina. Coats’ usually affects only one eye (unilateral) and occurs predominantly in young males, with the onset of symptoms generally appearing in the first decade of life. The specific cause of Coats’ disease remains unknown. Current research suggests a genetic component contributes to the disease. It is believed one is born with this disease, but Coats’ is not hereditary.

Coats’ disease results in a gradual loss of vision. Blood leaks from the abnormal vessels into the back of the eye, leaving behind cholesterol deposits and damaging the retina. Coats’ normally progresses slowly. At advanced stages, retinal detachment is likely to occur. Glaucoma, atrophy, and cataracts can also develop secondary to Coats’ disease. In some cases, removal of the eye may be necessary (enucleation).

Treatment

In the early stages, there are a few treatment options. Laser surgery or cryotherapy (freezing) can be used to destroy the abnormal blood vessels, thus halting progression of the disease. However, if the leaking blood vessels are clustered around the optic nerve, this treatment is not recommended as accidental damage to the nerve itself can result in permanent blindness. Coats’ disease may stop progressing all on its own, either temporarily or permanently. Cases have been documented in which the condition even reverses itself. However, once total retinal detachment occurs, sight loss is permanent in most cases. Removal of the eye (enucleation) is an option if pain or further complications arise.-

Answer 2

Coats disease is: inflammation of the lacrimal sac usually presenting with redness, swelling and pain near the inner corner of the eye against the nose. This is the location of the lacrimal sac, part of the nasal tear drainage route. This condition usually happens because there is a blockage in the tear drainage pathways or a stone in the lacrimal sack.

It is treated first with oral or IV antibiotics (depending on the severity) and anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen. Treatment consists of possible incision (thin cut) and drainage and surgery to correct the underlying cause of the blockage. Prior to this you may need a MRI or CAT scan of the area to figure out what is blocking your tear duct.

WebMD is a good source for medical information if you want to look into it further.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Coats' Disease is caused by a somatic mutation of the NDP gene. (Norrie Disease Protein). The main symptom of Coats’ disease is the deterioration of either central or peripheral vision.

The two treatments used most frequently are Laser Therapy (Photocoagulation) and Cryotherapy (Extreme cold).

Answer 4

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Answer 5

coats disease is affecting retina, where abnormal blood vessels are fromed in the eye, causes leakage of serum, very serious, its genetic disease affecting males 70%,
may cause blendness in late stages..

Answer 6

go to www.healthline.com