Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Lattice degeneration refers to thin, weak areas in the outer retina, typically identified during an eye exam. Since it affects the retinal edge, it usually does not directly impact vision. A common treatment is the barrage laser procedure, which creates a protective barrier around weak areas to reduce the risk of retinal tears or detachment. Warning signs of further retinal involvement include flashes of light or floaters.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for reaching out. Glaucoma often begins with peripheral vision loss, which patients may not notice. Early stages usually go undetected without specialist evaluation, and central vision loss indicates advanced disease. For this 69-year-old person, it is important to obtain additional clinical details before concluding.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. At this age, swelling under the eyes without pain or discharge is most usually caused by allergies. The first step is to determine whether the trigger is seasonal, caused by dust, exposure to pets, or occurs at a specific time of day. Treatment and care guidelines: Identifying and avoiding the allergen is the most critical step. Apply cold compresses (ice cubes or an ice pack) two to three times per day until swelling has subsided.
Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.I went through the reports that you have shared. From the reports (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity), I could make out that your left eye vision is less compared to the right eye; there is only a one-line difference, though.According to your reports, the test result for vision shows:Right eye: 6/6 and left eye: 6/9.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. As suspected earlier and after seeing the current reports and photos (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it is definitely a case of meibomian gland dysfunction or blockage. Oral Doxycycline is a standard treatment for such cases, has more anti-inflammatory action, and can be used up to four weeks as well. Long-term use of steroids can cause increased eye pressure in some patients, but not all patients.
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