What is retinoschisis?
Retinoschisis is an eye disorder characterized by splitting of the retina's neurosensory layers. It is commonly asymptomatic but in some cases, may lead to vision loss. Retinoschisis can be either degenerative which affects adults or x-linked which affects mainly males.
How do members experience retinoschisis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with retinoschisis*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for retinoschisis*
Who has retinoschisis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | |
| Female | 5 |