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Is Flying Safe When Suffering From Acommotio Retina?
Brief Answer:
Yes he will be able to fly by July.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care magic
Iam Dr. Dadapeer K, an ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye.
It seems from the history that your son is having commotio retina and detached lens diagnosed on 1 st May.
Commotio retinae is usually seen following blunt injury and is characterized by the edema of the retina. It has got very good prognosis and it usually resolves over 3-4 weeks without any sequelae. The causes for poor vision are associated damage to surrounding structures like retina or choroid.
But having commotio retinae is not a contraindication for flying.
By the end of July the condition would have resolved as it is another 6-8 weeks.
Hence no need to worry by the end of July he will be fine and he will be able to fly.
Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you.
Thank you
Yes he will be able to fly by July.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care magic
Iam Dr. Dadapeer K, an ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye.
It seems from the history that your son is having commotio retina and detached lens diagnosed on 1 st May.
Commotio retinae is usually seen following blunt injury and is characterized by the edema of the retina. It has got very good prognosis and it usually resolves over 3-4 weeks without any sequelae. The causes for poor vision are associated damage to surrounding structures like retina or choroid.
But having commotio retinae is not a contraindication for flying.
By the end of July the condition would have resolved as it is another 6-8 weeks.
Hence no need to worry by the end of July he will be fine and he will be able to fly.
Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you.
Thank you
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