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A member asked:

Had retinal tears lasered a while ago. also i getting check ups with my eye doc. i love boxing too much and my vision seems fine shouldicontinue boxin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Quit boxing: The trauma of boxing could cause anther tear. Is boxing worth loosing your vision.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/19/2014

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