What activities or kinds of exercise increase the risk of a retinal detachment?
I know a blow to the head, or sports, such as boxing, or any jarring movement is risky, but what about jogging, jump-roping, vigorous dancing, and roller coasters?
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unless you are in an extremely fragile state (like just had retinal detachment surgery like yesturday) then jogging, jumping rope, wild dancing, and roller coasters will not give you a higher risk for retinal detachment.
i've had 4 retinal detachments (twice in each eye) and they all happened with out me doing anything. cuz i'm just at a very high risk of retinal detachment. even being at such a high risk for it and having 4 already my eye dr still says its fine for me to do the things i mentioned above. (
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What physical activities or forms of exercise increase the risk for a retinal detachment?
I know that a blow to the head in an injury or sports such as boxing are very risky, but what about roller coasters, jump-roping, jogging, and vigorous dancing?
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Bungee jumping (
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How long does it take for a retinal detachment to occur once started?
I would like to know.
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The retina is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that converts light images into nerve impulses that are relayed to the brain to produce sight. When the retina separates from the deeper layers of the eyeball that normally support and nourish it, the retina is said to be detached.
If the Retinal Detachment is not treated immediately; it can result in a permanent loss of vision.
When a retinal tear occurs, it is a potentially serious problem. if a vitreous hemorrhage also occurs, it is even more serious.
The retina can tear immediately following a posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), or weeks later. If no tear has developed within eight weeks after a PVD, the retina probably will not tear.
.Any patient who experiences sudden or new floaters, or flashing immediately. These symptoms may indicate that a retinal tear has occurred. A retinal tear may result in a retinal detachment. Since retinal tears and retinal detachments begin in the peripheral retina, your doctor may suggest that you test your peripheral vision to be sure there are no changes. (
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Why do myopics like me have a greater chance of retinal detachment?
Eh, I brought this on myself with too much video games. Anyway, why do Myopics have this ?
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I'll have to disagree with the certified optician. True, most myopia is genetic, but certainly too much video games at a younger age can stimulate axial growth of the eye causing increased myopia. THey have done studies showing an increase in myopia and degree of myopia in asian kids who spend more time with computers and video games. So, you didnt help things out with too much video games.
Secondly, the muscles on the outside of the eye has nothing to do with causing retinal detachment. Myopics, especially high ones, are at higher risk of retinal detachment because their retina is stretched out over a larger surface area (myopics have longer eyes), are consequently thinner, and at higher risk of developing tears. Myopics also have a higher incidence of lattice degeneration, areas of retinal weak spots that can also predispose to retinal detachments. The main cause of retinal tear/detachment is the jelly material inside the eye called vitreous which is sticky and tends to pull on the inside of the eye/retina. (
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Has anyone ever had a scleral buckling surgery for retinal detachment?
If so, please tell me your experiences.
How long did you have to wait before wearing contact lenses again?
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I've not had it done but I've seen quite a few, and helped sort out their vision and refraction afterwards.
Each case tends to be very individual, though no-one I've met said the operation itself was terrible.
The prescription can be very variable for several months after the operation, so while contact lenses might be worn after perhaps a month (take advice from your own doctors) it is quite likely that any Rx might be temporary, and need re-doing every month or two for a while... don't get big batches of lenses.
There can also be double vision or eyestrain issues if one or more extraocular muscles had to be detached and re-attached during the operation. This is not inevitable and most often settles, but can require the use of prisms in spectacles or, rarely, minor adjusting surgery later.
Contact lenses wouldn't help with that, if present.
Optometrist, retired. (
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Floaters increasing and black in color, two years following retinal detachment and cataract surgery on eye?
The floaters are frequent and usually black, sometimes larger, sometimes small and sometimes with a blue circle around them. He sees the doctor in a year, should he see her sooner or call and ask if it would be wise to check it out?
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SIGNS OF FLOATERS ARE ABSOLUTELY SOMETHING YOU WANT TO HAVE YOUR DOCTOR CHECK... TRY TO SEE YOUR REGULAR EYE DOCTOR BUT IF THERE HAVE BEEN A RETINA DETACHMENT.. YOU SHOULD MOST DEFT SEE A RETINA SPECIALIST...YOU MIGHT HAVE ANOTHER DETACHMENT OR A SERIOUS EYE INFECTION..
I KNOW THIS FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE.. IM STILL GOING TO THE DOCTOR ONCE A WEEK...PLEASE GO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.. GOOD LUCK!!! (
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What do and dons after retinal detachment surgery?
after 1 month what the activities I can do and can not do. and after 6 months also. thanks
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For 1 month you want to avoid abrupt head movements and activities like riding roller coasters, bungee jumping (for sure!), and probably sports.
That's to be on the safe side until your ophthalmo surgeon gives you the all-clear when he or she believes your retina is stuck to your eye ball again.
Just take it easy for some time. It's your eye so don't rush into unnecessary activities involving exertion. (
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If i have a lot of floaters and they are big does it nessesearly mean that i have retinal detachment?
I have about 20 floaters at all and they are really big(usually....does anybody else have something like that and still don't have retinal detachment..)thank u i would really appreciate all the nice things u have to say...And plz don't say that u have to go to the doctor right away...i've heard that already
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I have floaters a lot. My regular ophthalmologist sent me to a retinal specialist & discovered I have a slowly progressive degenerative problem with my retina. I go every so often to keep track of it. It doesn't necessarily mean retinal detachment.
As the eye ages the fluid (vitrious humor) dries out & little pieces get loose turning into floaters.
Google: mayo clinic>>diseases>>floaters.
I go to MD when my floaters get bigger & interfere with my sight & bother me.
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Will there ever be a cure from people suffering from permanent retinal detachment blindness?
I've heard things about stem cells and gene therapy?
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I hope there will be a cure, but we will have to wait until the religious idiots keep their mouths shut, or governments finally see sense and IGNORE these people and legalise stem-cell research and treatments properly. (
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can you get in the military if you had Retinal detachment then et surgery for it?
MMy friend and I were at MEPS and they found out my friends had a retinal detachment and wouldnt let him swear in, can he get surgery and glasses and come back?
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Most likely, NO. (
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