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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.
Answered 6/3/2020
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