This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Ophthalmology
Retinal tear is associated with which degeneration: March 2010 
Select and explain. 
A. Equatorial drusen, B. Reticular pigmentary degeneration, C. Paving stone degeneration, D. Lattice retinal degeneration
D: Lattice retinal degeneration
Answer: D: Lattice retinal degeneration 
Explanation: Ans. D: Lattice retinal degeneration There are a number of retinal degenerations known as benign peripheral retinal degeneration which do not threaten the retina or lead to retinal breaks. Such lesions are known as snowflakes, because of their dotted white appearance, which soon come close to the ora serrata. For example: Paving stone degeneration Reticular pigmentary degeneration Equatorial drusen Peripheral microcystoid degeneration