Retinal detachment Phase 1.0

[rishi_storm]

Hello,
I suffer from myopia and recently notice a lot of flashing in the eyes and floaters.
I visited my doctor and he performed a dilated-pupil test and checked my eyes.
He said that there was a bit of retinal detachment in both eyes and more prominently on the left although it was not a cause to worry due to my myopia ( -3.75D and -4 D). He said that i should just keep in check with him every few months and go to him asap if the flashing is very prominent.
The flashing is very irritating and I cannot concentrate on much of my work.
My question is that can i be saved from going blind later and are there and ways to reduce the rate at which the retina degenerates. Also should I go for a second opinion on this??

[rishi_storm]

Sry Dr. some mistake due to paranoia and google search. The previous doctor diagnosed me with retinal degeneration not detachment!!

He sent me to a retinal specialist and this is the diagnosis:
Both eyes :disc normal, foveal reflex dull, mizuo-like reflective sheen in retina prominent in mid periphery.
No evidence of nightvision/photo aversion difficulties.
No retinal tears
Cause for flashing still unknown?

[rishi_storm]

He told me that there was retinal detachment in both eyes, more prominently in my left eye although my left eye has a lower power than my right eye. He also told me that it wasn't severe and has occurred due to myopia so there is nothing to worry about. He mentioned that i should keep getting my retina checked every time i go in for a regular check-up or for a new prescription.

But the flashes are very irritating and i cant ignore them all the time. I'll see him again today and also find another doc for a second opinion.

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

I don't know what he means by a bit of retinal detachment.  Please get a second opinion.

Dr. O.