I had a trab done in one eye following trauma induced high IOP last June. Pressures have been stable since November at around 14.I'm going to a theme park soon (Disney Paris - very excited!) - does anyone know if there are restrictions on roller-coasters with trabs? I'm going with kids, so won't be doing anything too crazy (probably no loop the loops), but there might be some stomach lurching rides.
I was going to ask my surgeon but my last appointment was cancelled.
Thanks!
Hi MatthewC.
I don't have the answer but I am interested in the question as well! I had a presoflo shunt put in in November and Id like to take my daughter to Disney World as well! I forgot to ask my consultant last week. 🤦🏼♂️
Jeff
That’s a really good question, and something I hadn’t thought about. I have have had glaucoma officially diagnosed 1 year ago, I love being with the grandchildren and join in as much as I can. We are planning to go to theme parks this year.
Not much help because I don't know the official answer but no way would I risk it (I've had a trab too). I just can't imagine eye pressures not rising on a roller coaster!
Hi MatthewC,
If it were me, I would try to get a chance to talk to the doctor and ask about the risk of retina detachment.
I’ve had glaucoma all my life without many problems, but a few months after my first (and only) cataract surgery in one eye I had retina detachment in that eye. I then learned that detachment is not uncommon after cataract, trab, and other eye surgeries. So I would want to check.
Best of luck!
every person is different so please don’t take this as guidance or advice but……I’m just on the last day of four days at universal Orlando theme park. I asked my consultant before I went, he thought hard then said he sees no reason why not. I specifically talked about the G forces and upside down ness but he wasn’t at all concerned. I have been on all the coasters and while the biggest did cause transitory stars (for about three seconds) I have been fine. I had my trab in October last year and it was a difficult journey, I’m still taking daily steroid drops. I also have a home tonometer and can categorically say that my pressures haven’t going up as a result of the coasters (in either trab or non trab eye). But I would still check with your consultant. Hope it’s good news. Have fun !
I'm in agreement with everyone, that it would be best to check with your eye specialist first. Try calling the eye secretary at the hospital, to relay your message and ask them to come back to you. We are all different and eye specialists don't all think alike. They will take the type of glaucoma you have, plus past treatments into account, to be able to give you an answer.
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