PVD left eye

I need adice on PVD  for my left eye. Can I  play golf with this condition. My  specialist says I  should not take  a full swing as it might cause a tear on the retina. Please advise

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

If you saw an Eye MD ophthalmologist physician then I would heed the advice; if you saw a non-MD non physician optometrist then I would see a Eye MD physician.

Usually golf is not restricted in PVD unless very very high risk factors.

JCH MD

[Tsingh14]

Thanks for  the advice. Iam seeing my specialist on 30th Jan 2012 and I will keep you posted.

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

Good, anyway my golf pro tells me "swing slow and easy" on all swings, the golf pros say "60% even on the driver"

JCH MD

[Tsingh14]

Hi Dr.John Hagan,
      On the first 1 Feb I had a Vitrectomy on my left eye. I have a gas bubble  in my eye. The treating opthamalmolgist says I should get my full sight back within 2 weeks as the gas is absorbed. I had one large tear on the retina another small one.
I am seeing him in a weeks time. Will keep you posted.

Best Regards

Terry

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

good luck  jch md