Can I play Bassketball after getting retinal detachments?

[ngtuikuang]

Hi,

I am 30 years old guy. I had a retinal detachment a months ago. Doctor said there are 3 holes in my right eye retinal and cause the retinal detachment. My questions is can I play basketball after getting retinal detachment surgery? How long I need to rest before I can go for sports?

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

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[ngtuikuang]

Hi JCH Md,

Thank you for your answer. Yes, I will wear protective eye goggles when playing bassketball. Hope I can recover as soon as posible. thanks a lot.

regards
William

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Only your retina surgeon can answer these questions. Generally after full healing most retina surgeons would allow you to return but insist you wear protective eye goggles.

JCH MD