My husband just had surgery yesterday to repair his retina.The problem is we are to fly out next week(7 days) to disney world.We live in new york and its a 2 yr direct flight.His doctor advised him not to fly but we have planned this trip for months.Can any one please tell us what can happen if we decided to go?We really can't postpon the trip as we love going at chrismas time.Is it worth the chance or should we just cancel?
2006-12-12 04:36:18 · 7 answers · asked by cghalse 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
You need to take your doctor's advice very seriously. I have a brother in law who experienced the same thing and also a close friend. The pressure in the airplane can rupture the retina and your husband could lose his sight in that eye for ever. Taking the chance of losing an eye is not worth a trip to Disney World.
2006-12-12 04:40:27 · answer #1 · answered by Tatochka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not a doctor but I worked at an optometrists office for four years and I know that retinal detachments are very serious and can cause permanent irreversible damage if not treated immediately. I am sure your husband's doctor is taking necessary precautions to keep the retina from detaching again on take off or landing of the plane as his eye will be extra sensitive for awhile because of surgery. If, for example his retina were to detach on takeoff, it would be two hours to landing and who knows how long after that before you find a surgeon to treat him in Florida, at which time the damage to his eye could already be done and there may be nothing doctors can do to fix it. If I were you I would postpone your trip or wait for next Christmas, because I am sure you would rather he keep his eyesight than anything else.
2006-12-12 04:46:16 · answer #2 · answered by Lori 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Some doctors recommend avoiding activities that increase pressure in the eye, including diving, skydiving, lifting heavy weights, again with little supporting evidence. Activities that involve sudden acceleration or deceleration also increase eye pressure and are discouraged by some doctors. These include bungee jumping[4], but may also include rollercoaster rides." -Wikipedia
~Flying and/or riding rollercoasters would increase eye pressure, which would generate a higher risk of there being more tears in his retina, or the reoccurence of retina detachment. Retina detachment can, in severe cases, result in vision loss or blindness. Do you really want to risk your husband's vision?
2006-12-12 04:53:55 · answer #3 · answered by Brandie B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how much is your husband's eye worth. It's really a no-brainer. The altitude of the plane will bring complications that, if result in the loss of his eye or just a partial recovery, will cause him to hate you forever (it does sound like you are almost pushing him to go against doctor's orders). Can he drive? Can you drive him? Can it wait a year? Hope you make the right decision.
2006-12-12 04:48:08 · answer #4 · answered by guicho79 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask Goofy when you reach there!
What will happen is that he will arrive at Disney World, but may not be able to see it....Why go against the doctor's advice? Why see a doctor at all? May be Goofy can talk some sense to all of us who are like you....
2006-12-12 05:32:21 · answer #5 · answered by deevoonay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think the precedence is the low rigidity on the flight, maximum are pressurized to 5k ft, and the record is worried the restoration would fail. Dont purchase a canines and then do your own barking, if the guy sez dont go I wouldnt.
2016-10-18 04:12:11 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know why people ask for medical advise from Yahoo answers. If the doctor says no; then don't.
You should ask the doctor, "what will happen if we decide to go"?
2006-12-12 04:38:44 · answer #7 · answered by robert2020 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋