Sorry to hear about your recent retinal detachment surgery. It is impossible to prevent the development of a retinal detachment, however there are several approaches you may consider to reduce the risk of developing one.
Some risk factors including your degree of myopia, or family history may be impossible to change.
Prevention is always better than a cure. An acute change in the vitreous volume from a posterior vitreous detachment may induce a retinal tear. Early consultation and examination by an Ophthalmologist may detect a retinal break early enough to negate the need for surgery. Such breaks may be sealed with a retinal laser.
Avoiding trauma to the eye also reduces the likelihood of a retinal tear.
Prophylactic laser (retinopexy) or cryotherapy (for extremely anterior lesions) to vulnerable areas of the retina may also be recommended for high-risk lesions, as it sounds like it was offered to you by your Ophthalmologist.
Best of luck!
ESG
