{"id":209,"date":"2024-08-13T11:48:51","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T18:48:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/?page_id=209"},"modified":"2024-10-17T05:47:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T12:47:44","slug":"retinal-holes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/en\/conditions\/retinal-holes\/","title":{"rendered":"Retinal Holes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column inner_page__hero-section is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading inner_page__hero has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8912f2b2924b7f6aaff1840e8cf9e9ed\">Retinal Holes<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Retinal Holes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A retinal hole is a small break or opening in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye. Retinal holes can occur spontaneously or as a result of trauma, and they can increase the risk of retinal detachment if left untreated. Retinal holes may not always lead to retinal detachment. However, they still require attention to prevent potential complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of a retinal holes may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Floaters (spots or cobwebs) in your field of vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flashes of light in the affected eye, especially when moving your eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blurred vision or loss of vision in one eye<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A curtain-like shadow or veil across your field of vision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatments for Retinal Holes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment for a retinal hole depends on various factors, including the size and location of the hole, the presence of associated risk factors, and the patient&#8217;s overall eye health. In many cases, small retinal holes may not require immediate treatment and can be monitored regularly by retina specialists to ensure they do not progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a retinal hole is at risk of leading to retinal detachment or if retinal detachment has already occurred, treatment may be necessary to prevent further vision loss. Common treatment options for retinal holes and associated retinal detachment include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Laser photocoagulation: Laser therapy may be used to seal retinal holes and tears by creating small burns around the edges of the hole. This helps to create scar tissue that seals the hole and prevents fluid from leaking underneath the retina.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The choice of treatment depends on factors such as the size and location of the retinal hole, the presence of associated complications, and the patient&#8217;s overall health and preferences. It&#8217;s important to seek prompt medical attention if you experience symptoms of a retinal hole or retinal detachment, as early detection and treatment can help prevent permanent vision loss.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1538\" height=\"1188\" src=\"http:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/27.png\" alt=\"Retinal Holes\" class=\"wp-image-519\" style=\"width:572px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/27.png 1538w, https:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/27-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/27-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/27-768x593.png 768w, https:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/27-1536x1186.png 1536w, https:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/27-16x12.png 16w, https:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/27-600x463.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1538px) 100vw, 1538px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"678\" src=\"http:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/33.png\" alt=\"Retinal holes\" class=\"wp-image-307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/33.png 750w, https:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/33-300x271.png 300w, https:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/33-13x12.png 13w, https:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/33-600x542.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"990\" src=\"http:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/29.png\" alt=\"Retinal holes\" class=\"wp-image-306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/29.png 1124w, https:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/29-300x264.png 300w, https:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/29-1024x902.png 1024w, https:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/29-768x676.png 768w, https:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/29-14x12.png 14w, https:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/29-600x528.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1120\" height=\"974\" src=\"http:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/28-1.png\" alt=\"Retinal Holes\" class=\"wp-image-520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/28-1.png 1120w, https:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/28-1-300x261.png 300w, https:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/28-1-1024x891.png 1024w, https:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/28-1-768x668.png 768w, https:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/28-1-14x12.png 14w, https:\/\/retinacentersd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/28-1-600x522.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Retinal hole treated and surrounded by laser burns (white marks)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"\/>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #f8f8f8; border-width: 2px; border-color: #ECECEC; \" class=\"ub_call_to_action wp-block-ub-call-to-action-block\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_404dfdfd-1f70-4c4a-ac08-5cb8b54e24b4\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\" style=\"font-size: 30px; text-align: center; \">Visit Retina Center of San Diego <br>for evaluation and treatment of Retinal Holes<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\" style=\"font-size: 15px; text-align: center; \"><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/request-appointment\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" style=\"background-color: var(--global-palette1); width: 250px; \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\" style=\"color: var(--global-palette9); font-size: 14px; \">Request An Appointment<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Retinal Holes What are Retinal Holes? 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