Lattice degeneration
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Lattice degeneration is a disease of the human eye wherein the peripheral retina becomes atrophic in a lattice pattern and may develop tears, breaks, or holes, which may further progress to retinal detachment. It is an important cause of retinal detachment in young myopic individuals. The cause is unknown, but pathology reveals inadequate blood flow resulting in ischemia and fibrosis.[citation needed]
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Lattice degeneration | |
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This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner | |
Specialty | Ophthalmology |
Symptoms | Lattice degeneration itself does not cause symptoms |
Diagnostic method | The only way to diagnose the condition is with a dilated fundus examination by an eye care provider. A dilated fundus examination is done by administering dilating eye drops in your eyes to expand the pupil so that the retina can be carefully evaluated. Dilating drops will cause your vision to be blurry for several hours before returning to normal. |
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