Atrophic retinal holes are full thickness retina breaks often existing in the peripheral retina.
1 Lattice degeneration is characterized by oval or linear patches of atrophic retina with a reddish base and is variably located within the equatorial region of the fundus, typically inferotemporal. Description. Note the flat, black well circumscribed lesion with areas of retinal pigment epithelial atrophy. The retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) is a pigmented layer of the retina which can be thicker than normal at birth (congenital) or may thicken later in life. Sometimes, the lesions may... Pavingstone (cobblestone) degeneration is characterized by peripheral, small, discrete areas of atrophy of the outer retina. Sometimes, the lesions may coalesce into a band like zone of degeneration or may occur singly. It is present in 22-27% of general population and 33% are bilateral. Patients with atrophic retinal holes generally present for routine ocular examinations. This type of lesion is generally an incidental finding. Some patients may present with a complaint of photopsias (flashing lights) or other visual disturbance if associated with a symptomatic retinal detachment. An example of a heavily pigmented lattice lesion. 1  Atrophic retinal holes, shown in the image below, and tractional retinal tears may complicate lattice degeneration and increase the risk of retinal detachment. Atrophic retinal holes are full thickness retina breaks often existing in the peripheral retina. They are the result of atrophic changes within the sensory retina that are not induced by vitreous adhesions. Often, these lesions are found in association with lattice degeneration. Idiopathic atrophic retinal hole is the most common presentation. There are no generally accepted risk factors for this condition but lesions have been cited more often in younger myopic patients. It has been estimated about 5% of the general population has atrophic holes.
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