Luis Eye issue!

[omarla8066]

I just recently had a racquetball accident, the ball basically hit me in the eye! 2 weeks later I started seeing flashes of light very small on the outside of my right eye. The doctor told me it was due to the fluid, I am guessing vitreous fluid. My question is being being that I am 33, and have never had a issues with my eyes what are my chances of having a retinal tear in the next couple of weeks Doc?

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

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[omarla8066]

Thank you!

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

yes you could have an RD in the next two weeks. Generally if you have a sudden increase in floaters, flashes or any loss of peripheral vision you need to go in sooner.
JCH MD

[omarla8066]

Could I get a retinal in the next two weeks even though the doctor told I had no damage currently. He told that he needed to see me in two weeks because after the liquid clears it could create a tear, what is you opinion on this matter?

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

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[omarla8066]

  Thank You for answering, he is a MD ophthalmologists. He told I me that I didn't have retinal damage but he wanted to see me in two weeks. because a tear could form?

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

You cannot create 'odds' on having a RD. Hopefully the "doctor" that saw you was a physician Eye MD ophthalmologist. If not you need to see one. You can find one near you at www.geteyesmart.org   And never play a racquet sport (tennis, squash, racquetball, etc) without safety goggles.

JCH MD