Lattice Degeneration Of Retina?

Posted By Anneliese on January 12, 1999 at 21:37:25:







Hi HFC,  On an examination of eyes, my opthamalogist noticed I had lattice degeneration of retina in right eye. They suspect pathway lesion.  This exam showed myopia(nearsighteness)plus changes with refraction of pupil in left eye.
This exam was done in 1992, I am now being worked up for Multiple Sclerosis and my Arnold-Chiari Malformation type 1.  I have borderline diabetes, most the time it is controlled by diet.  
My last neuro exam showed left pupil defect. My pupil will dilate oblong (cat's eye). My optomatrist noticed it doing this and asked me if I have had a Head CT to rule out lesion.  
I want to know if these changes with right eye retina means loss of sight. Could this be related to possibility of MS or ACM?  I of course will follow up with neurologist about these issues. I recently found these results going back over
medical records requested for new doctor.  I have been having MS like disease for over the last three years. I do not have a firm diagnoses yet!
I thank you for your help. I just want to learn more about how to prevent further eye damage if related to my blood sugar. I know some diabetics no matter how careful they are with their diets they still end up with the complications due to the disease.
Thanks, Sincerely, Anneliese