Degenerative Schisis Eye Disease

Degenerative schisis eye disease is a type of macular degeneration. This condition can often affect individuals of advanced age or, in some cases, only those of a specific gender. Some types rob people of complete sight while others make tasks such as reading quite difficult to perform.

Retinoschisis

• Retinoschisis is a condition which compromises the retina cells of the macula of the eye. As described by the University of Michigan's Kellogg Eye Center, this area is considered the "central fixation point of vision" at the rear portion of the eye.

Juvenile X-Linked Retinoschisis

• Juvenile x-linked retinoschisis is a fairly rare form of standard retinoschisis and predominantly affects younger boys, generally being diagnosed in elementary school.

Senile Retinoschisis

• Senile retinoschisis includes the actual splitting apart of the retina and is largely age-related. Senile retinoschisis is not determined by gender nor are genetics a factor.

Treatment for Retinoschisis

• Because retinoschisis is a degenerative condition of the optical nerves, there are few treatments that can halt this degeneration beyond stronger prescriptions of eyeglasses and occasionally prescription eye drops.

Expert Insight of Retinoschisis

• The Kellogg Eye Center at the University of Michigan says that many cases of degenerative schisis have occasionally been mistaken for other, less serious conditions. Accordingly, if retinoschisis or any other related condition runs in your family, obtain a comprehensive eye examination.