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Doctor, I'm Having Some Visual Problem (Blurry Vision And Ghosting Image). When I Look Through The Pinhole, The Blurry Vision And Ghosting Image Go Away. Now, Is The Two Problem Coming From Peripheral Retinal Degeneration Or Retinal Problems (Please Note That When I Look Through Pinhole, The Two Problems Go Away) ?

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Blurry vision due to spectacle (refractive errors) tend to improve with pin hole. ...  Read More

Is retinal lattice degeneration is always progressive in nature? My age is 30 plus and I have no symptoms Should I worry about this ?

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Lattice degeneration usually remains stable and does not always progress. Regular eye check-ups are important, but if you have no symptoms at present, there is generally no cause for concern. ...  Read More

Hi, i got my eyes checked due to floaters and occasional flashes/flickering light. They found I've holes and retina degeneration. Its not an emergency so I'll get barrage laser done next month. However, i was told laser can only seal holes in both eyes and not lattice so retina will stay weak. I'm young and really active in sports and gym. Doctor s

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DR. A K Goel Sir, DR. Vaibhav Mittal Sir & Others please explain in detail. 1) Does symptoms of Vitreous degeneration like floaters & extended beams flashes from sun and light sources go away on their own? 2) If yes then how much time it will take ? 3) is there any treatment to stop vitreous degeneration ?

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It's usually nonpathological. Please learn to omit them. As early you will learn .they will disappear. But you must get your funds examination done by an ophthalmologist time to time.you must consu ...  Read More

Doctor, If One Gets Vision Problem Due To Peripheral Retinal Degeneration, Will His/Her Vision Can Be Improved Through Looking Into The Pinhole in Any Way? Please Let Me Know.

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Peripheral degeneration if present need to be treated With barrage laser Sometime it make cause retinal hole tear and detachment Even floaters and flashes occur in initial stage as symptom But as suc ...  Read More

Hi I am 32 year old and since few days I am having blurry vision from 1 eye. When I showed the ophthalmologist he said these are early signs of macular degeneration. I would want to know is it possible to have this at this age? What are the other symptoms of this condition?

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Hello Drusens may be present at This age also though not that common at this age ...  Read More

What is macular degeneration? What is the cause for this and symptoms? How to prevent macular degeneration?

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Hello A. Macular degeneration means degeneration of macula...it is a disease which slowly damages central retina B. Cause is age....old age C. Symptoms...blurred central vision D. Prevention includes ...  Read More

I am having retinal hole and lattice degeneration In my left eye is there any other treatment other than barrage laser. In ayurvedic .

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Yes we do have a set of medicines which can be helpful in such conditions. You need a proper consultation before starting the meds. ...  Read More

Can lattice degeneration nd retinal hole can be cured by ayurvedic treatment or should I have to go for a barrage laser.

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Hi.... Lattice degeneration is a common, atrophic disease of the peripheral retina characterized by oval or linear patches of retinal thinning....for some cases laser treatment is used to seal the lat ...  Read More

I have retinal hole and lattice degeneration... Cylindrical power of -0.50(left) & -0.25(right).. What is the risk?? Always need to wear glasses or not?

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Hello A. As your power is very small.... You may avoid using these glasses if there is no headache or other visual symptoms B. Chances of retinal detachment are less... Difficult to give you a val ...  Read More

How to check lattice degeneration is progressive in nature? Although I have no symptoms and my age is 30 plus .

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Good afternoon sir. Usually lattice degeneration is not progressive in nature. But to prevent any harm/ detachment of your retina, we can do a barrage laser ...  Read More

Virectomy is done after 60 days of retinal detachment symptoms .No vision in the eye.how many days it takes to feel the vision it's been 2 weeks back surgery is done ..I am diabetic since 20 years and hypertension from 10yrs.kindly suggest .

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Pl consult Retina specialist, the operative surgeon. ...  Read More

Hi, My daughter recently had a barrage laser procedure for a small retinal hole. She is fine and had no symptoms like floaters etc before or after the procedure. The doctor who did the procedure said we could give her some gummies with lutein and zeaxanthin when I enquired about supplementation. But she will be 18 soon and I have also read gummies

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I got lattice degeneration in both eyes, retina doctor done barrage laser, I want to know can I sleep on one side left and right because it's very difficult to sleep on back and can I go outside because of sun?

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Yes. ...  Read More

I have done diet and vigorous exercise like 10 km walking and 10 floor stairs climbing every day for 2 months...after that i lost near to 8 kg in 2 months and a good amount of muscles, then found out that i have macular Degeneration. Now i am at the same time or more by weight but my muscles are not that much...is my macular Degeneration caused by

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Please consult online ...  Read More

I am developing macular degeneration at this age. RP attrophy is what doctor has written. Is it common ? What could be the cause of this ? Which other diseases are participating for this to happen?

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It could be due to high myopia or genetic predisposition. ...  Read More

I have high minus power (-6) and working in IT sector. My doctor said I have retinal thinning in one eye. Is there any way to get my retina recovered without surgery? I am very worried

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Seek consultation ...  Read More

Can early macular degeneration be diagnosed by regular eye checkup to the eye doctor or we need more tests ?

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We can diagnose early macular degeneration with simple vision tests(distance and near), and amsler grid tests. ...  Read More

I am Velmurugan from CHENNAI After college I am doing textile business for 6 years ... For past one year I am facing black outs if I focus a particular place/ book / face ... So I went to a reputed eye hospital ..they took a retinal photo and a retinal scan and found out its a dry macular degeneration ... But the doctor told it has no remedy or s

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Unfortunately there is no treatment for this ...  Read More

I had barrage in my eyes due to retinal lattice. Last visited my doctor 7 months ago.I wear -3.5D. How progressive is retinal lattice in myopic pateint. Can i wait 2 months till i visit my doctor?

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since the previous doctor has done laser barrage, 6-12 months followup should suffice, earlier in case of floaters or flashes of light symptoms ...  Read More

With -5D myopia what are the chances of retinal detachment? And what should I do to avoid it? Plz help

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Detachment can happen only if there is a retinal hole. Please get a dilated retinal examination with you local ophthalmologist annually ,to rule out retinal holes ...  Read More

Hello doctor I am having pain in my left leg my xray says I have bone spur in both my knees and sometimes my knee pains very badly do my bone spur is hurting and I also taking medicine for degeneration. Kindly let me know do i able to live Normal life again with this spur as i am just 35 please help also i am overweight do reducing weight helps me

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Consult me online with xrays for solution ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with retinal swelling(maculat swelling). My doc said it is due to stress. Can i contonue doing workout in the gym?

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Better to avoid until the swelling resolves. ...  Read More

Two months ago, I underwent barrage laser for lattice degeneration. I kept low since last two months to make sure it heals properly. My question is, can I start running now?

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Yes..no issues un running or any activity for that matter. ...  Read More

Will my acl get totally rupture if i continue with sporting activities ? I have mucoid degeneration. My symptoms are little swelling and little to no pain at all. I have been involved in sports such as football and basketball for past 2 weeks. Also how long does it take to recover from a mucoid degeneration surgery?

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How did you know of mucous degeneration with so little or no symptoms? With the advancement in science and technology there is better understanding of human body in health and disease. As s result ...  Read More

Does hit to the eye increase risk of retinal detachment in later years of life? . If the eye exam shows that there is no retinal tear or detachment during time of injury, then does it mean that retinal detachment won't occur later also?As we know that vitreous gel liquidifies due to trauma. Does the integrity of vitreous gel restores itself into so

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the damage to eye structures can occur at the time of injury depending on the severity and may progress later on also even if there is no obvious visual disturbance at that time. immediate check up fo ...  Read More

Diagnosed with Retinal pignentosa and it says there is no cure. i am concern that i loose my eye sight please help. have read some drop acetazolamide can help or any vitamin tablets etc.

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Hi . It is true that RP has no treatment and is a genetic condition which is inherited. But, there are various varieties, some of them do not progress very fast. You can maintain nutrition, take som ...  Read More

Can prolonged usage of computer and mobiles leads to retinal muscles weak?. Is this the reason for retinal lattice with hole?

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Hi No , screen time has no effect on retina. This is not the reason for lattice and hole. It causes computer vision syndrome or digital eye strain, asthenopia or eye muscle weakness. Take care. ...  Read More

My doctor prescribed me a retinal checkup which he will use a drop to dilate pupil. Is this checkup causes any vision loss?

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Blurring is temporary, vision becomes normal after 4-6 hours, make sure you don't have to drive urself back after checkup ...  Read More

Can retinal detachment can cured by eye transplant???or retina transplant ???...???...???...??? . ..mm

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Retinal detachment can be cured by a specific retina surgery which is not at all related to eye transplant. ...  Read More

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