Phthisis bulbi
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Phthisis bulbi, also referred to as end-stage eye, is an ocular condition that often leads to scarring, inflammation and globe disorganisation, the eyeball can sometimes look collapsed. In terms of eye health, Phthisis bulbi is considered the last stage, therefore meaning that an eye is non-functioning. Phthisis bulbi is a degenerative condition so symptoms may get worse over time.
Symptoms
- Blurry or cloudy vision
- Floaters (dark spots that float across your eyes)
- Light sensitivity
- Pain
- Redness
- Swelling
- Tenderness around the eye
- Visual loss
- Phthisis bulbi may also result in your eye globe shrinking in size. The white part of the eye (sclera) may thicken; it may also become so thick that it creates a folding effect on the eye.
Causes of phthisis bulbi
- Infections – untreated infections can lead to eye damage
- Retinal detachment
- Complications from surgery
- Long-term inflammation (also called Uveitis)
- Persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous, also known as PHPV, this is a genetic condition that’s present at birth. Babies born with PHPV have an eye *that is out of shape; this usually occurs between weeks 7 and 20 of gestation.
- Retinoblastoma. This condition refers to a mass that accumulates and calcifies on the eye. Eventually, the calcification can form a tumour-like entity. It is most common in children, and is curable. However, treatment is required for full recovery.
- Trauma to the eye
