I had a detached retina in my left eye in 2006. That year I had a Scleral-Buckle installed. I now have 20/20 vision with glasses. I had glasses before the operation too, and my prescription needed upgrading. At least I didn't go blind because you see, I have been blind in my right eye since birth. So I just have the one good eye, and it's already been repaired for a detached retina. I just got into weightlifting and bodybuilding. The info on the net is vague about lifting weights causing damage to the eye or Scleral-Buckle or retina by lifting weights. I know in some rare instances weightlifting has caused a retina to become detached. This is not the norm. No one can so far tell me except for eye strain or straining the face and head while lifting, what damage can occur or how this happens. That's what I want to know. I cannot ask my regular doctor, I don't have one. The operation was due to Hurricane Katrina and was paid for by Uncle Sam. I haven't seem a eye doctor since, just an optometrist. I'm 44, 5'3 and have been skinny all my life. This is something I need to do for me, even if my sight is at risk. I want to understand the risk better, so I'm asking for not simply opinions, but hard core data to back up your claims. Again, what damage can occur to the Scleral-Buckle or eye or retina, how likely is it to happen, how often does it happen and what are the causes associated with weightlifting? I need all that answered and backed up by hard core data. I currently lift 70 lbs but own a 300 lbs set and plan to learn to lift at least 200 lbs. Thank you.