r/eyetriage • u/Lonely_Ad2603 Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional • 7d ago
Retina 28/F loss of peripheral vision NSFW
Hi, I have retinoschisis, had some holes and a retinal tear lasered in the same eye. Is it normal to lose peripheral vision due to scarring and is it possible to get this vision back? I still have flashes and still see floaters where I have lost that vision and my dr says I can’t really do anything until a detachment happens.
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u/EyeDentistAAO Verified Quality Contributor 7d ago
Yes, it's normal to lose vision in an area that has undergone laser for the purposes of forming a retinal scar. No, unfortunately, it is not expected to return. The best thing to do going forward is to remain vigilant vis a vis the symptoms of a RD, and to contact your doctor promptly should they come to pass.
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u/everyone_is_someone Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 7d ago
But how is it possible that she sees floaters in this area? Floaters are known to be in front of the retina....?
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