https://community.usms.org/health-and-nutrition/f/injuries-illness/33099/retinal-detachmentI don&#39;t see any recent post about this so hoping someone can provide some insight. I have recently had two surgeries for detachment (first one failed at 7 weeks post op). i have an oil bubble this time so i know i won&#39;t be back in the water anytime soonen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/299437?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:06:11 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:614e260d-9fd6-48f0-91d9-a4deaece869701U7T<p>I had five detachments one in left eye then 4 in the right. She finally put the oil in then left it there for 3 years. She said I could swim but no backstroke, but i stayed out that whole time. Got the oil out, resumed swimming all strokes, but absolutely no diving off blocks, ever.&nbsp; So I start in the pool at meets, no biggie. I am legally blind in my right eye,&nbsp; but doesn&#39;t affect swimming. I think if you&#39;ve had repeat detachments, don&#39;t dive off the blocks. Ask your doctor.&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/298775?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:17:47 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:db883e7d-6f56-4502-8ca1-4e6952dd155fswimfastatlanta<p>Hello- I had a swimmer this year that had a similiar surgery. He was out of the water for 4 weeks, then was given the go ahead to return however just kicking for 4 weeks. Once he hit 8 weeks, he was given the go ahead to gradually build back up, wear goggles and resume practices however was not allowed to fly in a plane nor compete during a 10 week time frame. His surgery was in August and he just recently finished a channel and 5 mile island swim in St. Lucia.&nbsp; Good luck with your recovery and stay positive! Coach Leann Rossi 404-643-6063&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>