Yes scar contraction can cause tears in the retina however with laser retina scars its not likely scar from diabetic bleeding in the eye or the scarring of inflammation in the eye (uveitis) is more likely to cause a tear.
JCH MD
Thank you Dr. Hagan. Does this sort of traction due to scarring have any potential to cause retinal tears? Must like how PVD traction can cause tears in periphery?
Thank you.
laser scars elicit flashing by traction on the retina. They do not in and of themselves generate flashing
JCH MD
Thank you Dr. Hagan.
I was merely asking if laser scars can causing flashes? Or flashes always due to traction on retina?
I don't recommend vitrectomy for floaters, you will need to discuss this with your surgeon.
JCH MD