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[Polkpolki]

Hi what is fuchs spots... Are they dangerous

[Ayayay80]

Hi Polkpolki

Fuchs spots are raised scars on the retina, usually caused by progressive myopia (shortsightedness) when the eyeball becomes more elongated rather than spherical and may separate the layers of the retina when neovascularisation may take place. Of course, it does not mean that it happens to everyone who is short sighted, but if it does happen then treatment is urgently needed, the sooner the better to preserve the eyesight. It can occur at any age, but older people usually fare worse than younger ones. So yes, it is a serious condition since it affects both eyes.

Hope that answers your question.

[Macular_1]

Hi Polkpolki,

I think you must be referring to 'Foster Fuchs spots?

The following is a description from a reputable source on the internet;

'A Förster-Fuchs retinal spot is a raised, pigmented, circular scar on the retina. This particular form of retinal scarring follows areas of degeneration and neovascularisation related to high myopia. It is named after Ernst Fuchs, who described a pigmented lesion in 1901, and Carl Förster, who described neovascularisation of the retina in 1862.'

Neovascularisation is the medical term for a 'wet' macular condition.

Are you highly myopic (short sighted)?

There have been historical posts from others on this forum and I am sure that others will add their comments.

You will have to ask your medical advisers as to the risk they may cause you personally.

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Best wishes

Macular Society