I'm 26 years old. I was diagnosed with "posterior uveitis" last year. I have done F.A twice and it revealed that I had
sheating in my left eye. I also have extensive lattice in superior area plus multiple tractions and floaters.
when I visited my specialist last time, he found another thing. he called them "white patches". then, he did PRP in 2 sessions. 1400 shots (700 shots each session) with 500 micron size, 150 mw and 50 miliseconds. after laser therapy, I saw very brigth flashes. they are going to be better very gradually. I also see some kind of heatwaves/water ripples in my periphery. they diminshed after 2 months but my main problem is that my side vison gradually decreased 3 months after laser therapy. please answer my questions :
1- is this reduced side vision is side effect of PRP or uveitis? why did it develop after 3 months? it gradually increases until now (6 months after laser therapy)? I asked my specilaist about it. he said he didn't have any patient complaining from reduced vision and said me I may see some lines of laser but not reduced vison. is it permanent or will it get better overtime? it's very very annoying.
2- why did he do PRP for posterior uveitis? I know that some diabetic people need PRP but why for uveitis?
3- what is "white patches"? do day need laser? are they dangerous?
4- what's a diffrerent between PRP( PanRetina Photocoagulation) and Laser barrage (for lattice)?
JCH MD