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retinal problems
I have read that white whithout pressure assosiates with giant retinal tears,is this true?How common is white whithout pressure at the age group 20-30?I have a giant retinal tear due to trauma to my right eye and white whithout pressure both eyes.I am scared that I will have another giant retinal tear to my uninjured eye because of the white whithout pressure.please help!
Thank you doctor.What else could it be 1) areas of white peripheral retina? 2)or a white line on the retina?(just a line not a tear.)
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
White without pressure is fairly common, and the incidence increases with age: 5% of eyes under age 20 and 66% of eyes over age 70. It is possible to develop a retinal tear in this area, especially with a posterior vitreous detachment, which occurs as we age. You should have a dilated exam of the retina yearly. If you have any sudden flashes of light or dramatic increase in floaters in the left eye, you need to be examined by your retina specialist immediately.
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