Question 1

hello i'm 23.i had retinal detachment surgery approximately 6 months ago.now can i do heavy lifting,go waterslide or play soccer etc.? or when can i?

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RD: Are you myopic and how myopic are you? Was this your first detachment? Most cases you can go back to normal activities by 6mo but depends on specifics. Consult with us to help solve this issue.

Question 2

can one play sports and excercise with an eye stye?

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Yes: A stye is no reason to stop exercising or participating in sports.  Try hot compresses several times per day.  This is the single best treatment.

Question 3

what must i avoid after a detached retina?

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Boxing: If you are 8 weeks out from retinal detachment surgery, then you can resume most activities.  You can read, watch tv, run, bike, even lift weights.  Most sports are ok, too.  I would avoid sports where you are going to get hit in the face or eye, like boxing.  If you are an avid basketball, football, or soccer player, you may wish to wear eye protection.

Question 4

how long did it take you to get your vision back after a detached retina surgery?

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It depends: Depending on the type of retinal surgery it can take weeks to months for your eye to heal.  Sometimes, you do not get all your vision back.  Speak to your eye surgeon for more info.  Good luck.

Question 5

can you tell me about detached retina?

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Yes.: It is a very bad diagnosis. It could lead to blindness. It can be repaired if detected in time. It can be detected by a dilated retinal examination of the eyes.

Question 6

what are the safest home remedies for detached retina?

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None: Retinal detachment is an urgent and visually threatening lifting off of the retina from its moorings in the back of the eye.  There are no home remedies for this, no herbals, no physical things you can do.  You need ophthalmologic evaluation immediately and if detachment is present some form of laser or operative surgery is the only thing to save your eye and vision.

Question 7

what kind of test is required to determine if you have a detached retina?

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Examination: Examination by eye care specialist, and some times a b-scan (ultrasound of the eye) is required to determine if the retina is detached.   If you have a retinal detachment, the sooner you see a specialist the better.

Question 8

what types of surgery can correct a detached retina?

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Treatment Retinal D.: Gas bubble with removal of the vitreous (jelly in the eye), scleral buckle, silicone oil, cryo (freezing), laser can all be used in the treatment of retinal detachment.  One or more of the mentioned techinques may be used.

Question 9

has anyone experienced bleeding behind retina or detached retina?

Accepted Answer

Many: These are conditions in which the retina, the visual film at the back of the eye, becomes loosened from its moorings which disturbs the vision and can cause permanent loss of not fixed.  Bleeding can also lift off the retina but more commonly causes a blockage of vision by covering up the front of the retina.  See your retinal ophthalmologist for diagnosis and treatment which is possible.

Question 10

would a detached retina show up in an mri?

Accepted Answer

No: Ultrasound is used to visualize retinal detachment. Ct & MRI may be used to look for tumors and/or foreign body if suspected.

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