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Weak retina
Upon a routine checkup, my ophthalmologist said I've a weak retina. "Nothing to do, just observe," was the conclusion. Can you tell me what are the implications of this? Do I just wait for damage to happen over time?? Will this happen as I age? Is there anything I can do to prevent my retina from tearing, without resorting to surgery?
Ps. I'm predisposed to diabetes, and get frequent migraines.
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Do you have a high minus number spectacle power?
What the Ophthalmologist probably means is, there is stretching of the peripheral retina, but no immediate tears or severity seen. Sometimes they remain as they are, without worsening, hence observe. Means, you continue going for a regular yearly checkup (which you anyhow should, in view of Diabetes), and in case any such progression towards a tear happening is seen, it can be caught early and treated.
In the meanwhile watch for symptoms like a shower of black dots (floaters) or flashes in the eyes. Then even if not time for your yearly checkup, should get yourself tested
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watch for symptoms. regular yearly checkups
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good diabetes control
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Pl observe symptoms. If you get symptoms, pl have thorough check up.pl do not strain yourself.pl do not lift heavy weights.pl do not cough vigorously. Regular follow ups are essential. Pl consult Retina specialist for further evaluation and treatment.
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In myopia, thinning of retina is common
But regular follow up is needed to prevent further complications
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avoid weight lifting
avoid strain
control sugar level
important things
migrain may have flashes
which should not be ignored
as flashes and floater are warning signs for retina tear
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