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Pain in eye sockets

by kay_bay, Sep 07, 2007 08:54PM
I was recently diagnosed with lattice degeneration.  Since my visit to my retina specialist  I have been having pain in my eyes.  Almost like a tired ache and sometimes it doesn't seem that sleep helps.  I take tylenol, that helps some.  Do you have any suggestions as to why?
Kasey
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by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, Sep 07, 2007 10:09PM
I have lattice degernation also as does perhaps 10% of the population. In most cases it does not cause a problem. A certain percentage of retinal detachments (RD) develop from tears in lattice degeneration, thus in some individuals with a high risk of RD, ophthalmologists will seal the lattice shut with laser or freezing (cryo therapy).  

Lattice is not painful, nor does it cause tired eyes or headaches.

Perhaps you're worrying too much about it. If the lattice was threatening the ophthalmologist (Eye MD Physician) would have recommended laser or cryo.

JCH III MD Eye Physician & Surgeon

by kay_bay, Sep 07, 2007 10:57PM
Thank you for your quick response.... I feel alittle better...
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