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I know i have the potential to become a great boxer.i had retinal tears lasered a while ago from it. but my vision seems fine now.shouldi keep boxing?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Risk versus benefit: Traumatic retinal detachments are a real entity and occur during ocular injuries. The fact that boxers sustain ocular injuries routinely should cause some concern in someone who has already had a previous history of detached retinas. The risk is there, but the choice is ultimately yours. All the best.

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Answered 6/18/2014

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