PEARLS İN THE DİAGNOSİS AND TREATMENT OF RETİNAL AND CHOROİDAL DİSEASES

Relevance. Retinal and choroidal diseases of the eye are common health issue among people who suffer with environmental insults and sistemic diseases. The aim of the study: to highlight the practical challenges in diagnosing and treating retinal diseases. Material and methods. The choroid and retina are highly vascularized, express a very high metabolic activity, and are prone to be affected by minör environmental insults and systemic diseases. These layers' delicate, small structural sizes present similar aspects and signs due to various local and distant pathologies. Advances in diagnostic tools have enabled clinicians to identify subtle changes within the posterior segment layers, leading to accurate diagnosis and treatment. However, to fulfill their role effectively, clinicians must ask the right questions, conduct thorough evaluations, and possess in-depth knowledge. Results and conclusion. Through the presentation of different cases, common pitfalls will be discussed to help simplify the complexity of diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.