Retinal tear from head hitting car doorframe

Eye care
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My age is 34 and I am a software developer. 10 years back I had a minor eye laser done to seal weak spots in the retina. My eyesight is -0.75 (right) and -2.75(left). I have had eye flashes and floaters for past 2 years. Couple of months back, during a routine eye examination, the doctor said there is a minor horse shoe tear in the left eye and he sealed it with laser. I just had dilated eye examination done few days back and everything was normal.

Today, while pulling my head out of the rear seat of the car, my head banged with mild force against doorframe.

My eyesight is normal, but I am so scared it might have caused a tear or vitreous detachment. Could my vitreous pull from retina and make it weak as retina is attached to eye ball only at few places. I am scared to death and just cannot come out of it.

2

Personally I feel there is no need to worry at all. You could have some unusual feelings if there could be any problem. However if you are feeling some problem ,it is better to consult the Doc.

3

Thanks, because I have read that even mild jerk or bang to head can cause retinal tear. I will consult a surgeon just to be sure. However, in life it is impossible to stop such incidents from happening

4

I wish you well. There would be no problem. However one should see the Doc to satisfy himself.