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Can i prevent retinal detachment with a healthy diet and multivitamins and omega 3 and exercise? i had tears in both eyes treated by laser 3months ago
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Unfortunately no: Healthy diet and vitamins can help the function of the retina, but holes are caused by anatomical weaknesses of the retina. You can have an abnormal anatomy with perfect function and vise versa. Vitamins help the retina stay healthy and function well but it will not change anatomical weaknesses. You must regularly keep an eye on your retina with consistent exams. Good question!
Answered 12/10/2016
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No. : Retinal detachments, due to retinal tears are called rhegmatogenous retinal detachments (rrd). Rrd is not preventable through diet, vitamin supplements or exercise. The only way to prevent an rrd is to have routine, detailed, thorough and complete dilated retinal examinations by a retina specialist to look for retinal tears/holes/breaks. If found, immediate laser treatment will prevent most rrds.
Answered 1/11/2020
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RD not prevented vit: VItamins have not been proven to help or hurt your chances of developing more retinal pathology. They have only been shown to help prevent progression of age related macular degeneration
Answered 8/2/2014
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