PVD and exercise

[jerry23]

Hi
One week ago I was experiencing flashes and floaters. I went to the Eye Doctor 2 days after the event and it was determined to be PVD. I am a 59 year old male who is considered a well managed Type 2 Diabetic. I feel like I have been given some vague instructions on my activity and have a follow up appointment in 2 plus weeks. I live on an old farm, it is spring time and I have many chores to be done in this season. I am confused to what kind of activity I should avoid. I still walk a hour each day on a treadmill at 3.3 miles an hour. I don't use the incline because I feel it will create tension. I stopped doing my 100 crunches and stopped lifting the hand weights. I believe that my exercise is a big factor in controlling my type2. My meds are Metforman ,500 2x a day.

Can I dig holes for transplanting shrubs? Can I still lift my weights? What kinds of activity should I avoid? I was told not to lift anything over 10 to 20 pounds. Last summer I had cataract surgery in both eyes.

I would sincerely appreciate any Guidance.

Confused

Jerry23

[Sandy Feldman, MD, MS]

Dear jerry23,

Lifting weights and digging holes for transplanting shrubs is probably more activity than you should be doing for a few weeks. I would recommend that you confirm the specific activities with your eyeMD as you are uncertain.  Clarification by someone that is familiar with your eyes is recommended.

Dr. Feldman

Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California

[jerry23]

I don't see a reply button on my post. I hope this stays on the thread of PVD and exercise. I did post here because I tried to address this with my Dr Office and kept being told to refer to a print out they gave me that says nothing about my question. The Tech person was a little short when I tried to get more specific answers . That is why I went to the net where I was searching for some  more specific guidance with some clarity. Dr. Feldman, thanks for your reply. I still walk on my treadmill, 3.3 mph , 2x a day. I have this muscles condition where weight lifting eases the pain. I use 5 lb. weights doing reps.