hold in retna

I have been told that I have a hole in my retna. How serious is this and how can it be fix? What cause this problem?

[Houman Vosoghi, MD]

Depends where the hole is.  If it is in the periphery (more common), it can be treated with a barricade laser to prevent retinal detachment if it is a hole that puts you at risk.  If it is in the central vision or macula, then surgery is required to fix it.  In either case you need to go see a retina specialist to treat/appropriately diagnose this.

HV