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Suggest Treatment For Hollenhorst Plaque

Posted on Wed, 31 May 2017

Question: Can a Hollenhorst plaque and/or narrow retinal blood vessels be treated? I had brief loss of vision in my right eye. Afterwards, an ophthalmologist told me that I had the plaque and narrow blood vessels. I had a carotid ultrasound and transesophogael ultrasound and they came back normal. My blood and urine tests are all normal. I am not diabetic, my blood pressure is OK, I exercise every day. I am of normal weight. I am a 63 year old male.

Answered by Dr. Rudina Balliu (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
On the right medication

Detailed Answer:
Hello ! Thank you for asking HealthCareMagic .
I have gone through your question and i understand.

You are in the right treatment.

The treatment against Hollenhorst plaque is against the cause , emboli ( material that accumulate in the blood vessels and cause the blockage) .Aspirin is a good medication and the one that we recommend to use in your case.
Aspirin prevents the blood clot ( emboli) from blocking the retinal blood vessels and in result prevent further damages of the retina.
Keep using Aspirin, flax oil pill, follow a low cholesterol diet and do regular follow ups by your local doctor .

Hope you find this helful.
Let me know if you have any further clarifications, i will be bappy to help.
Take Care !
Dr Balliu.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Rudina Balliu (17 minutes later)

Dear Dr Balliu,

Thank you for your prompt and informative response. I have a follow up question. Is it possible for the Hollenhorst plaque to disappear or grow smaller over time? Or is it something that will be in my retina the remainder of my life?

Sincerely, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Rudina Balliu (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Will be there

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Unfortunately there is no intervention to make the plaque disappeared but with the medications and follow ups ,it could be possible for the plaque not to grow up.
The plaque is a sign of cholesterol problem .
Follow the advices .
Take Care !

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Rudina Balliu (1 hour later)

Thank you Dr. Balliu.
XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Rudina Balliu (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
You are Welcome!
Wish you good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy