[New aspects in the problem of retinal and optic nerve diseases]

Abstract

Main trends in research and practical activities of Department of Retinal and Optic Nerve Diseases of Moscow Helmholtz Institute of Ocular Diseases are reviewed: vascular, inflammatory, and dystrophic diseases of the retina, choroid, and optic nerve, results of recent studies of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetic retinopathies, vascular abnormalities, uveitis, diseases of the optic nerve, and hereditary diseases of the retina are presented. Problems in surgical treatment of diseases of the retina and vascular tract and complications thereof are discussed.