We were given very limited instructions after my husband had laser surgery to prevent further tearing and detachment of the retina monday. The instructions were simply no sports, no horseback riding, nothing that would jar your head, and no contacts for the first week.
Husband is worried about lifting our 30-35 lb toddlers, and is afraid to put eyedrops in his eyes for relief. I think these things would be ok sinced he wasnt warned against them. Does anyone know?
I'll be looking for a better list of do's and donts online now, but would be happy for advice from experience.
2007-02-14 06:33:02 · 2 answers · asked by G's Random Thoughts 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I had the same situation. Had a retinal hole in one eye with partial detachment and a hole with no detachment in the other eye. Had both corrected with laser surgery. Was never told of any limits regarding lifting. I do know there are many more limitations when one has a full detachment that is treated through more invasive means. While I don't think you would need to worry (I had a toddler at the time and am certain I lifted him that day) about lifting with laser surgery, it never hurts to call the doc's office to check. I would not put drops in my eyes for a week unless the doc gave them to me. Tylenol or other pain reliever helped with the uncomfortaable feeling after the surgery.
2007-02-14 11:24:03 · answer #1 · answered by heel75 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With that type of prescription you are unlikely to be accepted for laser surgery. However permanently implanted contact lenses may be a possibility. I would suggest that you discuss this with your optician.
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2016-04-16 11:19:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋