Eye rubbing while half asleep

[sidlennon]

Hello sir. Merry Christmas and a happy new year. I got my HST tear lasered in may 2017. I get retina examined every 6 months. From last examination 3 days back everything is fine.

My question is that I inadvertently rubbed my eye with some pressure last night, as I was half asleep.

Could this have retinal repercussions that manifest later? There is no discomfort, pain etc right now.

Much appreciate any answer

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

The risk is extraordinary low, almost non-existent.  But if there were damage you might expect to see flashes, floaters or loss of visual field.

[sidlennon]

Thank you sir. I will then continue my 6 month follow ups as usual.

[sidlennon]

Thanks sir. Just to add - I do see flashes but they are same for past 5 years.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

If you have post treatment flashes, then look for a significant increase in frequency.