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Will physical activity reduce the effectiveness of laser surgery (for retinal detachment)?
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Will physical activity reduce the effectiveness of laser surgery (for retinal detachment)?
by pjutter, May 17, 2007 12:00AM
Is there a possibility that something I do is likely to cause the laser surgery (that I had for retinal detachment) to be less effective? As of Monday, I was told to go back to my usual activities (exercise, etc.). I can't help but wonder if things like running or weight-lifting would cause the scarring to be less able to hold (?). Any ideas on this one? I'd hate to give up any of my exercise, but I definitely don't want to endanger my sight.
Thanks, Phyllis
Thanks, Phyllis
Doctor's Answer
by Forum-OD-MP, May 17, 2007 12:00AM
'Is there a possibility that something I do is likely to cause the laser surgery (that I had for retinal detachment) to be less effective?'
yes. jarring head and eye motions & injuries should be avoided. boxing, bungee jumping, car accidents, etc.
'I can't help but wonder if things like running or weight-lifting would cause the scarring to be less able to hold (?)'
no. weightlifting and running are both fine. every normal exercise i can think of would be fine. only extreme head/eye jarring would be considered contraindicated. no boxing, for instance (or kickboxing, etc)
yes. jarring head and eye motions & injuries should be avoided. boxing, bungee jumping, car accidents, etc.
'I can't help but wonder if things like running or weight-lifting would cause the scarring to be less able to hold (?)'
no. weightlifting and running are both fine. every normal exercise i can think of would be fine. only extreme head/eye jarring would be considered contraindicated. no boxing, for instance (or kickboxing, etc)
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Thanks for all your helpful responses!
Phyllis