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Cause of detachment
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Cause of detachment
by jms1182, Dec 29, 2006 12:00AM
Just curious since I've been thinking about the cause of my retinal detachment for three years... Could roller coasters cause it? I was on a ride probably 5 years ago that spun too fast and my vision went black. The ride was stopped because it broke down. Could that have caused my detachment?
Also, after I have my scleral buckle surgery what is the hope of me riding coasters again? Thanks.
Also, after I have my scleral buckle surgery what is the hope of me riding coasters again? Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Forum-OD-MP, Jan 01, 2007 12:00AM
no. much more likely to be just bad luck that caused it.
there are varying opinions on who can and who cannot have high "G's" after buckle. safer not to IMO, but varying opinions on whether you can or cant
there are varying opinions on who can and who cannot have high "G's" after buckle. safer not to IMO, but varying opinions on whether you can or cant
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That being said, it's probably your call but if it were me, I would avoid them. Then again, I don't like roller coasters so in my case it would be no big loss.