what is lattice degeneration
Lattice degeneration is a peripheral retina condition in which the retinal tissue is thinned and the blood vessels are fibrosed in a âlattice-likeâ appearance.Lattice degeneration lesions, usually localized, appear as round/oval or linear patches in the far peripheral retina.The typical lattice degeneration patient is over 25 years of age and may be myopic (nearsighted).It is typically found in both eyes. It is estimated that 8 to 11 percent of the population has peripheral retinal changes that are categorized as lattice degeneration.he typical lattice degeneration patient is over 25 years of age and may be myopic (nearsighted). It is typically found in both eyes. It is estimated that 8 to 11 percent of the population has peripheral retinal changes that are categorized as lattice degeneration.