retinal tears/detachment and weightlifting

[sugardaddy1]

  Monday of this week had some lasing done by my retinal surgeon to repair a retinal tear in my left eye. I had a localized detached retina in that same eye last April also repaired with the laser. Upon leaving the office I asked the doctor when I might return to weightlifting and exercise in the gym. His reply was do whatever I want except boxing where I might get hit in the eye. He said I would be fine with lifting weights. Today I was seen by another retinal surgeon in the same practice for a follow-up appt. When I asked about physical activity she said she always advises her patients to avoid weightlifting or strenuous activity. It is difficult to get a definite answer to this reading some of the literature. I have always enjoyed weightlifting so I am wondering if I need to give it up to avoid further problems with my retinas/ Thank you for your comments. I have found this site tremendously helpful.

[sugardaddy1]

  Thank you Dr.Fazio,  You are exactly right two weeks off will not hurt a thing and the time off  will probably do the rest of my body some good as well. Take care

[Doreen Fazio, M.D.]

I would agree with the second doctor.  It takes a while for the laser to create an adhesion so that the retinal tear does not lead to a larger retinal detachment.  I would wait 2 weeks before resuming weightlifting.  Maybe this is overly cautious, but it cannot hurt!