Dear GuyR,
I would speak with your retinal specialist. Not all holes associated with lattice degeneration require treatment so although knowing you have lattice degeneration might be helpful, it does not always require treatment of evaluation by a retinal specialist.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
Dear GuyR,
Lattice degeneration is a weak area of the retina. Even if you did have lattice previously, treatment is not required unless you have holes or tears with traction or symptoms. Continue to resume the care with an eyeMD specializing in retina.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
Hello Dr. Feldman,
Thank you kindly for your reply/input. I am closely monitoring the repaired Retinal tear. Unfortunately, some Vitreous fluid that leaked in sometime during the tear is now trapped under the repair, and my doctor is concerned of a detachment because of it.
In my post that you had replied to, I was actually trying to ask/convey the following question:
Would an Optometrist not see signs of Lattice Degeneration in my routine eye check up just two years ago? It was a dilated exam, and he said my eyes were perfect (as they always have been in the past). If I would have known about this existing condition 2 years ago, then he could have advised me to see a Retina Specialist immediately. This way I could repair any holes that would start to form due to this condition.
Even though I now have a Retina specialist here in town, I still am exploring all my possibilities to learn more, and get other opinions. This is all so new to me, and I must say it can leave one feeling very "insecure" with this possible ticking time bomb -- RD!
Thank you kindly for your time.
Very best - Guy