How do you prevent lattice degeneration from getting worse?

How do you prevent lattice degeneration from getting worse?

There is no prevention or cure for lattice degeneration. Symptoms and Diagnostic Testing: Lattice degeneration itself does not cause symptoms, so the only way to diagnose the condition is with a dilated fundus examination by an eye care provider.

What can you do for lattice degeneration?

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.

Can lattice degeneration be reversed?

Lattice degeneration cannot be cured. You will need to come in to have your eyes checked over time. Your healthcare provider will tell you how often to have your eyes checked. If a vision problem develops, you will need to have the problem treated.

Is Lattice an emergency degeneration?

It most commonly occurs in people who are nearsighted and tends to run in families. The cause of lattice degeneration is not known. In the vast majority of instances, lattice degeneration does not interfere with vision or pose a serious threat to the health of the eye.

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.

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.

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.

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 lattice degeneration cause floaters?

Lattice Degeneration may never cause any problems, but sometimes a small hole can occur in the area of the lattice, and this hole may lead to a detachment of the retina. Symptoms of a hole in an area of Lattice Degeneration includes flashes, like lightning streaks, in the field of vision, or new floaters.

When do you treat lattice?

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.

Should I worry about lattice degeneration?

Should you be concerned if you have it? In the vast number of cases, lattice degeneration is a relatively benign condition. It becomes a concern if it leads to a retinal tear or detachment. These are very serious conditions that can lead to permanent vision loss and even blindness.

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