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A systematic retinal hole
I am 23 years old and just had an eye exam two weeks ago by my eye doctor. She dialated my eyes and found a small retinal hole, she called it an "old a systematic retinal hole" that probably has been there for some time now. I am now scheduled to see a retinal specialists and they will either do surgery if necessary or leave my eye alone.
I am really scared because I do not know what this means. My doctor said that I am going to be fine, but since I am very nearsighted (-8 in my left, -7.25 in my right), she wants to get an ok by the specialist. I am worried about a retinal detachment and or lose of vision.
What are the chances that this small hole will cause a detachment in the future and is there anything I can possible do to prevent future holes or retinal problems? Do you think that I will need surgery for the hole?
I am really scared because I do not know what this means. My doctor said that I am going to be fine, but since I am very nearsighted (-8 in my left, -7.25 in my right), she wants to get an ok by the specialist. I am worried about a retinal detachment and or lose of vision.
What are the chances that this small hole will cause a detachment in the future and is there anything I can possible do to prevent future holes or retinal problems? Do you think that I will need surgery for the hole?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Usually but you can have one without the other. If you're that upset call back to your MD for reassurance. Your risks are likely very low
JCHMD
JCHMD
I did have a floater apear about one year ago and nothing was wrong with my retina at that time. I went back this year for a yearly check up and that is when the doctor found the hole, I am just concerned that I am going to have a detachment. My doctor kind of scared me because she said it is very common in nearsighted individuals.
I have no family history of RD. I do have one more question. My doctor did not say I have Lattice degeneration, but everything I have searched online connects retinal holes and lattice degeneration, are they connected?
I have no family history of RD. I do have one more question. My doctor did not say I have Lattice degeneration, but everything I have searched online connects retinal holes and lattice degeneration, are they connected?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Many people have small round holes in their retina without problem, depending on how hard you look maybe 3-5%.
If there is no vitreous traction there is good chance your hole will not require treatment. In that case both your Eye MD and the retina Eye MD will feel it does not increase the risk of RD.
If you have no family History of RD your risk is about 1 in 5000
JCHMD
If there is no vitreous traction there is good chance your hole will not require treatment. In that case both your Eye MD and the retina Eye MD will feel it does not increase the risk of RD.
If you have no family History of RD your risk is about 1 in 5000
JCHMD
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