Dallas Mavericks Anthony Davis Underwent Surgery For Detached Retina
After a blockbuster trade, AD found himself as a new member of the Mavs organization. Gaining a chance to play with a Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson and now the newly drafted, Cooper Flagg. But it has not exactly been smooth sailing for the NBA champion and veteran. He has had to contend with numerous setbacks and injuries; and another health situation just got rectified. On Tuesday, it was announced that the Dallas Mavericks Anthony Davis underwent surgery for a detached retina issue and it was successful.
So then, what kind of injury has Davis been dealing with this year? According to Jeff Stotts, a sports injury analyst for Rotowire, it is a problem which affects vision focus and the back of the eye. Stotts reveals, “Anthony Davis Injury News: The retina is the light-sensitive layer of nerve tissue located at the back of the eye that helps focus and relay information to the brain, which then helps form an individual’s vision. The retina can be “bruised,” tear, or become detached.”
Not ideal. Therefore, it is a good thing that Davis went ahead and had surgery. Furthermore, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine discussed exactly what occurs during such an ophthalmology procedure. The school explains,
“Retinal detachment treatments are usually outpatient surgeries. That means you’ll go home the same day. During the retina surgery, you’ll receive some anesthesia. What kind depends on your general health and how complex the procedure is. Detached retina surgery can take anywhere from an hour to several hours. It depends on where the detachment is, its severity, and your overall health.
You won’t feel pain during retina surgery. During your recovery, you may feel some discomfort. Your eye may be swollen and red. If you have stitches, you may feel some scratchiness until they dissolve. If you have a scleral buckle, you may feel an ache deeper in the eye.
If you have a desk job, you can often return to work within a few days. If your job involves heavy lifting or other physical activity, you may need to wait four to six weeks.
How soon and to what extent your vision returns can vary. At first, your vision may be blurrier than before the surgery, but it may continue to improve for up to a year. It’s vital to have detached retina treatment as soon as possible. The more quickly you get treatment, the less likely you will lose some or all of your vision.”
Dallas Mavericks Anthony Davis Underwent Surgery For Detached Retina
This healing timeline mentioned by the University of Pittsburgh fits perfectly in with a report from ESPN. The briefing confirmed that AD had had surgery; as well as when he can be expected back to handle team duties. According to the sports network,
“Dallas Mavericks All-Star Anthony Davis underwent a procedure to repair a detached retina that he suffered during the season, sources tell ESPN. Davis played through multiple hits to the face last year. He is expected to be healthy for next training camp.”
Well, we are happy that a healthy AD will be available soon. And we look forward to see his Dallas team compete this upcoming season. Should be cinema.
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