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I had retinal degeneration and was advised not to do bungee jump, jogging. should i avoid becoming a taxi driver? vibration of vehicle harmful to eye?

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No: Driving should be fine. You want to avoid head jarring activities.

Dr Conrad agreed

Answered 1/12/2017

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