Radio and television personality Ronny Brede Aase has been hospitalized and forced to undergo emergency eye surgery after suffering a retinal detachment, Dagbladet reported on Friday. The 40-year-old broadcaster shared the news with his 155,000 Instagram followers, explaining that the acute medical condition requires him to put his ongoing national tour and radio appearances on indefinite hold.
Emergency Surgery and Medical Restrictions for Ronny Brede Aase
Aase was admitted to the hospital on Sunday evening after his retina detached. According to VG, the attending doctor described the severity of the condition by telling him, And without that, you don’t have film left in the camera.
The surgical procedure involved filling his eye with gas, a technique used to press the retina back into place. Because of the gas bubble inside the eye, TV 2 reported that Aase is strictly prohibited from flying or traveling across mountain passes for a couple of weeks.
NRK noted that retinal detachment is an acute eye disorder where the retina pulls away from its underlying layer, causing patients to experience a dark shadow across part or all of their visual field. Aase has a documented history of vision complications, having been born with hemorrhages in his right eye that left him blind on that side despite multiple childhood surgeries, according to VG. In 2018, he was diagnosed with cataracts in his left eye but previously chose to forgo surgery out of fear of losing his remaining sight entirely.
Tour Postponements and Impact on Tuva and Ronny Live Shows
The medical emergency has disrupted the national tour Tuva og Ronny – eit show om kjærleik og Gyros,
which Aase had been performing alongside his wife, author and television profile Tuva Fellman. Ticket holders affected by the cancellations in Larvik, Ålesund, Trondheim, Fredrikstad, Gjøvik, and Hamar will automatically have their tickets transferred to the new dates set for next year, as outlined on the tour’s official website.
In addition to halting the stage performances, Aase stated that he must step away from his radio duties until his physical recovery is complete. Despite the abrupt halt to his schedule, the broadcaster expressed gratitude toward the medical staff who treated him, writing on Instagram that he feels well considering the circumstances and remains thankful for the country’s healthcare system.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ronny Brede Aase’s Surgery
What specific medical event forced Ronny Brede Aase to cancel his work?
Aase suffered a retinal detachment that required emergency surgery on Sunday evening, where doctors filled his eye with gas to reattach the tissue, as reported by Dagbladet and VG.
Which upcoming tour performances are affected by the hospitalization?
According to the tour’s official website cited by Dagbladet, performances in Larvik, Ålesund, Trondheim, Fredrikstad, Gjøvik, and Hamar have been postponed and rescheduled for next year.
How long must Aase avoid air travel and high-altitude transit?
Medical restrictions following the eye procedure prevent him from flying or traveling across mountain passes for a couple of weeks, according to VG and TV 2.
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