Sickle Cell Retinopathy Essay by Calwriter

This paper discusses sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that manifests itself in all body systems. Although some authors have questioned whether retinopathy is actually a sickle cell trait, ocular manifestations may be severe, including sudden blindness. The paper discusses the surgical treatment that is indicated once retinopathy advances to the proliferative stage and contends that several treatment options may be utilized, but should be chosen to meet the patient's medical history and disease severity.