Can you go blind from lattice degeneration?

Can you go blind from lattice degeneration?

What are symptoms of lattice degeneration? Lattice degeneration does not have any symptoms. But because the retina is thinner with lattice degeneration, it may tear, break, or get holes easier. This can lead to retinal detachment, which can cause blindness without treatment.

How serious is lattice degeneration?

In summary, lattice degeneration is a relatively common condition that affects the retina, especially in nearsighted people. While its presence increases the risk of a retinal tear or detachment, the vast majority of patients will never experience symptoms or complications from their lattice degeneration.

How is lattice degeneration treated?

Lattice degeneration is typically treated with laser to strengthen the retina in areas where it is weak. Side effects are reasonably uncommon, but the risk of side effects increases with the amount of lattice and treatment required. Possible side effects include an increase in pupil size in the treated eye.

Should lattice degeneration be treated?

Treatment. There are laser treatments to control lattice degeneration and concomitant retinal holes, but in most cases treatment is unnecessary. Laser treatment may be called for if there is a retinal tear, if the other eye has already had a detached retina, or if there is a family history of retinal detachment.

What age does lattice degeneration start?

Lattice patients with low to moderate degrees of myopia tend to develop detachments between 40 and 60 years of age caused by premature posterior vitreous separation and tractional tears.

What are the signs of lattice degeneration?

What are symptoms of lattice degeneration?

• new floaters.
• flashing lights.
• a shadow or gray curtain blocking a part of your vision.
• blurry vision or change in vision.

Can you live with lattice degeneration?

The prognosis for lattice degeneration in itself is good. The vast majority of patients will have lesions that are completely stable or slowly progressive. Patients who develop retinal tears, detachments, and subsequent vitreoretinal traction should be treated as those conditions arise.

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Does Lasik help lattice degeneration?

It is not recommended to have LASIK surgery if you are myopic with lattice degeneration. The amount of pressure put on the eye during LASIK procedure could cause a tear in the thinning tissue, resulting in retinal detachment.

Which laser is used for lattice degeneration?

Laser photocoagulation is the preferred treatment for lattice lesions at risk for retinal tears/detachment. Based on the risk for future tears or detachments, practitioners may decide to treat with other modalities such as cryotherapy or scleral buckling depending on their assessment of retinal detachment risk.