Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Do atrophic retinal holes caused by lattice retinal degeneration produce any symptoms if no traction? how to tell if new one / when to go in?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No symptoms. flash: Atrophic Holes usually cause no symptoms. Flashing lights in the peripheral vision often indicates retinal traction which increases one's risk of retinal tear especially in patients with lattice degeneration and atrophic holes. Increased flashes and floaters are an indication for peripheral retina exam by a qualified ophthalmologist.
Answered 11/2/2016
1.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Have reviewed thrice in the last 5 months with my retina doc for my lattice.Observed no change since the first time, though there's traction.Good sign?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Wouldnt pars plana vitrectomy reduce the risk of retinal tears or detachments due to vitreoretinal traction for someone with lattice and vitr degen?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it advised to get laser for retinal lattice (with very small holes and insignificant traction) before undergoing wavefront lasik to correct myopia?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is lumbar traction good for a displaced vertebrae from disc degeneration?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is lumbar traction effective for a displaced vertebrae from disc degeneration?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Does vitreo-retina traction (due to vitreous degeneration) settle down over time? If so, how long do they take to settle down?
With lattice retinal degeneration, how often should you get retinal exams to find new atrophic holes, etc, to prevent RD?
Can floaters be a symptom of vitreo-retinal traction? Or are they associated with only flashes or sometimes be completely asymptomatic?
To an eyemd for review of lattice degeneration - no tear/hole, a bit of traction. Since symptomatic (only floaters), suggested b/l barrage. Go for it?
My retinal doc told me today that doing a laser for lattice may precipitate traction even if there is negligible traction before the procedure. True?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
