Other eye may follow, but it is unlikely that the risk is due to
interferon.  High myopia and cataract surgery, however, are risk
factors for RD.

restrict physical activity in the future?

A question for your doctor as the details of your personal case affect
the answer.  It would be unwise to take up kick boxing or soccer which
could involve head trauma but most other things do not increase risk of
RD.

Dr Judy

Two weeks ago I had emergency surgery for a detached retina.  I had the
"whole enchalada". including vitrectomy, scleral buckle and gas bubble.
My recovery seems to be going well.  I see the doctor in one more week
to determine resumption of normal life activities- driving, work, etc.
I am not diabetic.  I am very near-sighted and had cataract surgery
w/ocular implants two years ago.  What I am attempting to "pin down" is
the increased risk brought about by a high dose treatment of interferon
alfa 2B that I had for melanoma in 2004. I had 960 million units over
20 separate infusions (48 million a day Mon-Fri for 4 weeks).
In the attempt to halt the cancer, have I weakened my internal eye
structure?  Is my other eye also likely to follow suit?  Do I need to
restrict physical activity in the future?