What is WWOP in retina?

Retinal white without pressure (WWOP) is a common retinal condition that is reported to occur in up to 30% of the general population. One study found WWOP in 2.5% of whites and 23% of blacks.

What is white with pressure and white without pressure?

Okumara[2] coined the term `white with pressure’ to describe a flat peripheral detachment without any retinal break. The condition of white without pressure (WWOP) has been described as an advanced form of white with pressure where a certain whitening of peripheral retina is apparent even without scleral indentation.

What causes retinoschisis?

The two major causes of retinoschisis are: Genetic (typically occurring in younger patients) Degenerative (typically occurring in older patients)

Can choroidal nevus disappear?

Fig. 1. A choroidal nevus is seen superior-temporal to the optic nerve (left). Choroidal lesions disappear or become much lighter with use of the red-free filter as blood vessels appear black against the uniformly dark background caused by the retinal pigment epithelium (right).

Can you go blind from lattice degeneration?

What are symptoms of lattice degeneration? Lattice degeneration does not have any symptoms. But because the retina is thinner with lattice degeneration, it may tear, break, or get holes easier. This can lead to retinal detachment, which can cause blindness without treatment.

What is scleral depression?

Scleral depression, also known as scleral indentation,1 is a technique used to evaluate the peripheral retina. By rolling the scleral depressor anterior/posterior and radially, one can view the peripheral retina, ora serrata, and pars plana at alternative angles in a dynamic nature.

Should I be worried about a choroidal nevus?

Should I be worried if I have a choroidal nevus? Choroidal nevi are common and occur in about 5-10% of the population. Even though most nevi do not affect vision or cause any problems, they should still be watched regularly. Just like a skin mole can become cancerous, an eye nevus could do the same.

Can you regain vision after retinal detachment?

Vision may take many months to improve and in some cases may never fully return. Unfortunately, some patients, particularly those with chronic retinal detachment, do not recover any vision. The more severe the detachment, and the longer it has been present, the less vision may be expected to return.

How do you prevent lattice degeneration from getting worse?

There is no prevention or cure for lattice degeneration. Symptoms and Diagnostic Testing: Lattice degeneration itself does not cause symptoms, so the only way to diagnose the condition is with a dilated fundus examination by an eye care provider.

What is the treatment for lattice degeneration?

Lattice degeneration is typically treated with laser to strengthen the retina in areas where it is weak. Side effects are reasonably uncommon, but the risk of side effects increases with the amount of lattice and treatment required. Possible side effects include an increase in pupil size in the treated eye.