What steps/precautions can be taken now to minimize the odds on the
remaining eye?
When I state that my recovery is going well, I also have to observe
that I cannot see any degree of closeup detail.  I can recognize shapes
& colors for which I am grateful.
If both eyes were in the same condition, I would be essentially blind.

I also need to mention that I am relatively young.  I had the cataract
surgery two years ago at the age of 52.

K

That is your high risk factor. Same happened to me, very near sighted,
and after cataract surgery----about two years lafter a retinal
detachment.

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?