Cotton wool spot/retinal laser

[nice_gathering]

Hello

I live in the UK and would be thankful for answering.

I asked a question about a solitary cotton wool spot in right retina noted during follow-up after laser treatment for lattice degeneration and retinal holes.

Laser was done on 27 June 08 and follow-up was on 11 July 08.

Another follow-up on 23 July 08 did not reveal any cotton wool spot.

FBC, CRP, ESR, Renal profile were normal and chlesterol and LDL were high. Fasting glucose was normal. Blood pressure readings were mainly < 140/90.

HIV-1/2 UK/EU recognised rapid blood tests were negative on 12 July 08 and again on 11 Nov 08.

I am due for another follow-up in Jan 09.

I was advised not to particiate in gym etc. after laser therapy, and as it has been almost 6 months post laser, I wonder if I can resume gym.

Thanks.

[Sandy Feldman, MD, MS]

Dear nice_gathering,

You have undergone a workup of the cotton wool spot which has thus far been normal.  I would call your eyeMD to determine the resumption of activities.  It would be usual for you to resume activities within a few weeks after successful repair.

Dr. Feldman

Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California

[nice_gathering]

Just wanted to add that regarding my post, the follow-up in Jan 09 is at eye clinic.

Thanks.