Atlanta, GA
A 31-year-old female asked:
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.
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 56 years experience
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.
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Last updated Nov 28, 2017
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