detached retina

[sugardaddy1]

On a routine retinal exam today it was discovered today that I have a detached retina in my left eye. I had three tears repaired with a laser prior to this. My surgeon whom I have been seeing for two years (I had a detachment in the right eye in 2010 which required a victrectomy/endolaser/gas to repair) said he could fix the new detachment with a gas bubble which I had today and laser on Tuesday. Nothing was said about physical restrictions other sleeping with my head inclined about 40degrees. I was wondering how serious this may be and detachments routinely repaired in the office. I did not really experience any symptoms with this detachment  other than had times it felt as if my vision was a bit blurred although today I was seeing 20/25 in this eye. Thank you for your response  

[sugardaddy1]

Thank you so much for your reply. It was about two years ago I went through the Gas/lasers and finally the surgery to repair the other eye. At that time my surgeon said there were no restrictions just do what I enjoy, that weightlifting would not affect the outcomes. He is a fine surgeon and well respected in our state and has published several times on retinal problems, but this time I am going to take it easy and try my best not to worry and do allot of praying. Thank you again Dr.Oyakawav

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

Any retinal detachment is serious. Certain ones can be fixed with a bubble and laser or cryo.  The same physical restrictions apply.  Please discuss with your surgeon.

Dr. O.