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Can prolonged computer or close mobile phone use cause retinal damage? dx with latisse (bimatoprost) holes and wondering if lifestyle changes may stop it. scared.

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You need to ask opht: I don't have any data of this but you coudl ask your ophthalmologist. It is called Lattice degeneration and may depend on your visoon and type of tissue. I doubt that computer or cell phone use is impacting this.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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