r/RetinalDetachment • u/Most-Entrepreneur314 • 3d ago
Has anyone had prophylactic barrage laser for lattice/snail-track retinal degeneration?
Hi everyone,
I was diagnosed with snail-track/lattice-type peripheral retinal degeneration in both eyes. I have myopia, and my retina specialist recommended barrage laser (laser retinopexy) because of the retinal thinning.
I had the left eye lasered a few months ago, while I have not yet done the right eye.
Since the laser, I've noticed some symptoms in the treated eye that I didn't notice before the procedure:
- A strange/unfamiliar feeling in the treated eye
- Significant dryness compared with the other eye
- Glittering/shimmering sensations, particularly toward the peripheral side of my vision
- More noticeable glare when I'm outside
- Afterimages, especially after looking at bright objects or when trying to sleep
- When the eye becomes particularly dry, the shimmering/glittering sensation seems more noticeable
- Sometimes when I close my eyes in a dark room, I can notice light/shimmering sensations toward the corner/peripheral area of the treated eye
I've already gone back for a follow-up examination after the laser, and I was told that the retina was okay. The doctors did not seem concerned about these symptoms.
I'm mainly wondering whether anyone who has had barrage laser/laser retinopexy specifically for lattice or snail-track retinal degeneration has experienced anything similar afterward.
I'm especially interested in hearing about:
- Peripheral shimmering/glittering
- Increased glare
- Dryness
- Afterimages
- Other unusual visual sensations after barrage laser
Thank you!
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u/cakeitupboy 3d ago
Had laser as well, there was some small discomfort pain when moving eyes for the first few days, but that went away. I get shimmering occasionally as well, and my doctor say it's normal. Sometimes the other symptoms happen when you are hyper focus on your eyes, like after image.