![]() ![]() In rare cases, the doctor performs a “barrier” laser to “tack down” the retina surrounding these lesions to avoid the possibility of retinal detachment. Treatment of lattice is typically prophylactic. During ophthalmoscopy, the doctor sometimes uses scleral depression – a technique in which she applies slight pressure on the outside of the eye in order to give the her a better view of the peripheral retina. Retinal holes can occur in the lesions and tractional retinal tears can develop in rare cases.ĭiagnosis of lattice degeneration is done by a well-dilated, peripheral retina examination called ophthalmoscopy. Many vitreo-retinal physicians associate lattice with higher risk of retinal detachment. Lattice degeneration, along with vitreous detachment can be precursors to retinal detachment. Lattice does not typically cause symptoms, but if symptoms occur, they include photopsia, or flashing lights in the patient’s peripheral (side) vision. Estimates are that 8 to 11 percent of the population has peripheral retinal changes that are categorized as lattice degeneration. The typical lattice degeneration patient is over 25 years of age and may be myopic (nearsighted). Lattice degeneration lesions, usually localized, appear as round/oval or linear patches in the far peripheral retina. Lattice degeneration is a retina condition in which the retinal tissue is abnormally thin and the blood vessels have a “lattice-like” appearance due to fibrosis. ![]()
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