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Can lattice degeneration cause a gradual increase in floaters as you get into your 40s?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

An increase of floaters in patient with lattice degeneration should necessitate a retinal exam for ruling out retinal detachment. To say the other way, I would not associate the increase in floaters to aging in a person with lattice degeneration. Good luck.

Answered 4/11/2023

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