By Ben Hirschler Wed Aug 1, 2:25 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - The ability of zebrafish to regenerate damaged retinas has given scientists a clue about restoring...
I've had 3 RDs and cataract surgeries and I've been completely asleep for each of them Zee ... April 2006 in the Left eye. ... I am kind of Nervous about it...
Hi, good questions, I checked on the info and the rapids are rated II to IV depending on the weather. I haven't a clue as to what that means. The info does...
Friends, I'm 5 mths out from RD treated with laser & gas bubble followed by rapid cataract formation. Since 3 mths, I've gone from no cat to 2+-3. The cat dr...
Hi everyone, I just joined this group after I found out I had a retinal tear as well. The worst thing is that I am just 20 years of age and I found this out...
... weightlifting is very danger as we have retina detachment on both eyes..doctor told me do not lift heavy object when your both eyes has a tear//one month...
forget the football and weight lifting for awhile. You need to see a RETINA specialist right away and have a complete check up. optometrists can not give you...
... eyes ... everythin ... it ... in ... on ... You will develop tears if the retina is weak at that spot. Being near sighted doesn't help either. My retina...
Hi Jenny, I just went on a 3/4 day rafting trip with some serious rapids three weeks ago so just thought I'd toss out a bit of my experiences, but especially...
Good article to show your friends and family which explains RD and a common repair procedure. Rugby: Cryotherapy to rescue 5:00AM Sunday August 05, 2007 By...
Thank you for all the info. It sounds like it was quite a trip. Glad all turned out well, you had some wild times there, but I'll bet it was fun. Jenny--- In...
Hi all...This my first posting...my wife and are are uk expats now living in Spain. In Feb this year I had what can only be described as a "fluke cartoon like...
Hi all. After reading some of the messages in this forum, I decided to share my experience as well as get some advice. My story began in '05, when I visited...
... in ... prescription. ... in ... detachment ... the ... worst. ... once ... run ... found ... the ... also ... of ... My first detachment in April 2006...
... Marty, You need to get specific written instructions from a retinal specialist, not an optometrist or ophthalmologist but a retinal specialist, as to what...
Kerry, Thanx for the advice. I am going to the doctors office tomorrow and ask what to do about my latest bout of symptoms. As I type this, those damn...
Mary, I agree with Carmine and Kerry. Get to a retina specialist soon. With the eye trauma caused by blast injuries sustained by military personnel stationed...
Marty, I want to encourage you about military retinal specialist. My husband was in the military when I had my first detachment. I was only 22 and didn't...
If you have a retinal tear, you need to get it patched up. I've had a detachment and some tears. After treatment, you can't do stuff like heavy weightlifting...
Level IV can get bumpy. Take a look at the other response, from the guy who was just rafting. Proper eyewear is very important. Don't skimp on that. ... that ...
Hi, I am a new member, having had a detached retina on July 27th. I am a week and a half out from surgery and feeling better today than since the surgery....
Hi, I certainly appreciate the input. I think we will probably not go rafting. There are some lake cruises available so to be on the safe side that is...
Hi, I had and have the IOL in both of my eyes when they detached. I had buckles in both eyes. Two years ago when the left eye detached and subsequently died,...
HI, did you say that you had a schleral buckle? I have had RD in both eyes and s.b. in both now. I am extremely nearsighted, with -10 and -12 in eyes. The ...
Yes, I had a scleral buckle. That eye is now extremely nearsighted with relatively clear vision at about 2 inches away. LOL, that should be really useful. I...
