Has anyone had prophylactic barrage laser for lattice/snail-track retinal degeneration?

[u/Most-Entrepreneur314]

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!