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Mom had 'subclinical' rd 6 months after cataract surgery.no one else in my fam had it. has lattice in other eye.is this a family history of rd for me?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Yes: You should have regular eye examination including retinal exams.

Dr Ham and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/17/2013

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Yes: Sounds if you have lattice degeneration which is a risk factor for retinal detachment! lattice is a thinning of the peripheral retina which weakens the retina and sometimes holes develop. When fluid from inside the eye goes into the hole it can cause retinal detachment.

Answered 12/14/2013

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