Retina San Diego

Retina San Diego Retina San Diego specializes in the treatment of all retinal diseases, including macular degenerati

No greater purpose than to be of service to others. Blessed to have the opportunity to care for an amazing community and...
11/01/2023

No greater purpose than to be of service to others. Blessed to have the opportunity to care for an amazing community and be an instrument in their path to better health. Also humbled to be recognized by a community of excellent doctors. It is a moment I owe to my family who sacrificed everything so their sons could live a life of service to others, and my amazing staff who is truly devoted to our patients.

X-linked Retinoschisis is a genetic retinal disease that can significantly affect vision. Patients are usually diagnosed...
07/27/2022

X-linked Retinoschisis is a genetic retinal disease that can significantly affect vision.

Patients are usually diagnosed in their first decade when having difficulties reading at school. Vision ranges from 20/20 to 20/200 with an average of 20/70 in the second and third decade of life. It is secondary to mutations on the RS1 gene which is located on the X chromosome and encodes the protein complex Retinoschisin which is important for proper retinal structural development especially of photoreceptors and bipolar cells. As an X-linked disease, only males are affected and females are carriers.

Patients develop schisis of the macula as seen in this patient with spokewheel pattern of cystic spaces radiating from fovea. Peripheral retinoschsis can be seen in 50% of patients and is most commonly seen inferotemporally.

Treatment: Topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitors such as dorzolamide should be attempted as it may improve macular cystic spaces and foveal thickness.

Patients should be monitored for risks of severe vision loss such as Retinal Detachment (5-20%) or vitreous hemorrhage.

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477 N El Camino Real, Suite C302
Encinitas, CA
92024

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+17603003270

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