

If you are ready to choose a doctor to be evaluated for conventional There is no specific treatment for lattice degeneration,īut high risk atrophic holes or breaks can be treated by cryothermy, Of lattice degeneration varies tremendously. Lattice causes many changes in the eye, including retinal thinningĪt the outer edges and retina hole formation. Is less retinal stress with PRK, LASEK, and P-IOLs, surgery may RLE would make these procedures the least ideal. Stress on the retina during Lasik, Bladeless Lasik, Epi-Lasik, and Is elongated and places stress on the retina. Lattice is an important consideration when contemplating electiveĮlective surgery because it can lead to retinal breaks and retinalĭetachment each can cause permanent vision loss. Lattice degeneration is a hereditary vitreoretinal degeneration. Problems of any kind should be fully evaluated by a vitreoretinal specialist before having elective eye surgery. Who are hyperopic (farsighted, longsighted).

Patients with myopic (nearsighted, shortsighted) vision are at a greater risk than patients Any retina problem canīe a major concern for RLE. Lattice degeneration will normally not automaticallyĮxclude a patient from PRK, LASEK, and P-IOL, but can be problematic. Lattice degeneration of the retina may be a contraindication for conventional or custom wavefront Lasik, Bladeless Lasik, and Epi-Lasik. If considering Lasik,Īn evaluation by a vitreoretinal specialist may be wise. Lattice degeneration can lead to retinal breaks.
