Question 1

can one play sports and excercise with an eye stye?

Accepted Answer

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 2

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?

Accepted Answer

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 3

what must i avoid after a detached retina?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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 too much computer work cause a detached retina?

Accepted Answer

No: Detached retinas occur from intrinsic abnormalities of the retina or external trauma.  Computer work is drying and tiring but will not cause detachment of the retina.

Question 6

can you give me more info on a detached retina surgery?

Accepted Answer

Retinal detachment: Repair surgery is usually outpatient, done under local anesthesia and often involves the use of a gas bubble to tamponade any retinal breaks.  It requires a trained staff, a specialized operating room equipped with a stereo microscope and a vitrectomy machine.  Some patients develop cataract after retinal surgery.  Success/prognosis depend most on cause of detachment and whether macula involved.

Question 7

is the gas bubble method effective in reattaching a detached retina?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can be injected in the office (usually combined with cryoretinopexy) or in the operating room as part of your surgery. To maximize success, make sure you strictly follow the advice of your retina specialist in term of head positioning to lessen the risk of redetachment.

Question 8

what color are the flashing lights from detached retina--orange or yellow?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It can vary from person to person. What is important is that flashing lights in one's vision requires a dilated eye exam to rule out retinal detachment among other things.

Question 9

what are the chances of getting a detached retina right after cataract surgery?

Accepted Answer

Uncommon: One out of many thousands, but can depend on the surgeon, pre-existing eye conditions, and complications with the cataract surgery.

Question 10

i had two catarac surgeries and one detached retina now i see halos around my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Seek out help: These events are unusual.  You should call your eye surgeon for more information and treatment options.  Good luck.

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I had two catarac surgeries and one detached retina now i see halos around my eyes?

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