Phoenix Suns forward Amar’e Stoudemire underwent successful surgery today to repair a partially detached retina in his right eye. The procedure was performed earlier this morning by Dr. Pravin Dugel at Spectra Eye Institute in Sun City, Arizona.
“We are very glad to hear that Amar’e should have a 100 percent recovery relative to his vision and his long-term prognosis is excellent,” said Suns President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Steve Kerr. “Obviously, it is very disappointing to lose him at this time. We are all very excited about the progress the team is making, but Amar’e’s health and the health of all our players is our number one concern.”
Stoudemire’s return to physical activity is estimated at eight weeks depending upon his healing process. Dr. Dugel stresses that recovery varies on a case-by-case basis.
Phoenix’s leading scorer for the third-straight season, Stoudemire has played in all 53 games and is averaging a team-high 21.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.08 blocks and 2.0 assists. One of only two Suns to appear in every game (53) this season, Stoudemire became the youngest Suns player to reach 9,000 career points on Feb. 6.
The Phoenix Suns host the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight at 7 p.m. at US Airways Center.
This isn't the first time that Stoudemire has had eye surgery. He did once hav this surgery on his eye before a few years ago. Obviously you're vision is a huge thing when it comes to being a professional athlete. Amar'e is said to be out 8-12 weeks with the 8 weeks at best. The thing is, if Amar'e has had eye surgery before, why not wear protective eye-wear with this? I know Richard Hamilton of the Detroit Pistons had a broken nose maybe 5-6 years ago and today he still wears a protective mask to cover his broken nose. Amar'e COULD have prevented this by possibly wearing eye cover. We shall see how he recovers in the coming weeks.
“We are very glad to hear that Amar’e should have a 100 percent recovery relative to his vision and his long-term prognosis is excellent,” said Suns President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Steve Kerr. “Obviously, it is very disappointing to lose him at this time. We are all very excited about the progress the team is making, but Amar’e’s health and the health of all our players is our number one concern.”
Stoudemire’s return to physical activity is estimated at eight weeks depending upon his healing process. Dr. Dugel stresses that recovery varies on a case-by-case basis.
Phoenix’s leading scorer for the third-straight season, Stoudemire has played in all 53 games and is averaging a team-high 21.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.08 blocks and 2.0 assists. One of only two Suns to appear in every game (53) this season, Stoudemire became the youngest Suns player to reach 9,000 career points on Feb. 6.
The Phoenix Suns host the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight at 7 p.m. at US Airways Center.
This isn't the first time that Stoudemire has had eye surgery. He did once hav this surgery on his eye before a few years ago. Obviously you're vision is a huge thing when it comes to being a professional athlete. Amar'e is said to be out 8-12 weeks with the 8 weeks at best. The thing is, if Amar'e has had eye surgery before, why not wear protective eye-wear with this? I know Richard Hamilton of the Detroit Pistons had a broken nose maybe 5-6 years ago and today he still wears a protective mask to cover his broken nose. Amar'e COULD have prevented this by possibly wearing eye cover. We shall see how he recovers in the coming weeks.
Protecting your assets in this career would be wise for Amar'e especially since this has been an issue in the past. I would rather wear equipment than lose my vision.
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