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I have lattice and tiny holes in both eyes. my condition has been stable for the past 7 years. can an 8-hour trip to europe be detrimental or potentially cause retinal detachment? the longest trip i've made was 5 hours long to oregon?
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Give your eye specialist a call. It’s better to get information from a doctor that knows your medical situation including the extent do your eye condition.
Answered 1/16/2023
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