Flying With Active Retinopathy

[Liftupjoe]

Hi I am going on holiday soon on a 4 hour flight is it safe to go on an airplane with active retinopathy??

 

[Fairygodmother]

Hi I am going on holiday soon on a 4 hour flight is it safe to go on an airplane with active retinopathy??

Sympathy! I’m sorry you’ve got retinopathy, it’s a bit of a nuisance (looking for an alternative to banned words) isn’t it!
Flying with it. I really don’t know the answer to this one: have you asked an ophthalmologist? I can understand that you may be worried that changes in pressure may affect capillary function and health. I gather that most aircraft have improved air pressure systems these days but really wouldn’t like to advise as I don’t have sufficient expertise.
I think the best answers to your question will be provided by the people who are treating your retinopathy.

 

[sally and james]

We often chat about holidays with the opthalmologist, while waiting for my husband's eye drops to take effect and the destinations are ones where flying would be assumed. It's never been suggested that flying is unwise in relation to his retinopathy, for long or short haul. I'm sure something would have been said, if it was likely to cause damage. You should, of course, ask a suitably qualified medic about your own case, but my guess is that for most situations, it's not an issue.
Sally