Facedown Recovery
“Do it right the first time!”
This was the advice given us as we left the hospital after vitrectomy surgery. Little did we know how long and how uncomfortable the process was going to be.
But it doesn’t have to be that way!
With equipment from Retina Recovery Inc., your facedown recovery success improves and at the same time you will be much more comfortable – and it will make your recovery feel shorter and more manageable.
Whether you have had surgery for a detached retina or a macular hole, our rental equipment will help you comfortably maintain the proper head position you need to heal right the first time. Because regaining your sight is worth it.
Positioning is KEY
in Your Facedown Recovery
As a provider of rental equipment for vitrectomy recovery throughout Ontario, we are excited to be part of your eye surgery recovery. With a growing number of rentals, we see time and time again a pattern in the steps renter's take in achieving...
Maintaining the facedown position is ONE of the many KEYS to your vitrectomy recovery. What you can or cannot do is up to you and your opthmalogist. We highly encourage you NOT to deviate from their instructions. They know best! We continue to ...
I've created a list of online resources that will help you keep busy or pass the time while face down. The list includes FREE 30 Day trials, podcasts, audio books and more....
I found during my recovery that minutes after Tracy and I left the surgeon's office a surge of additional questions would flood our minds. In order to aid you in your recovery and to help you avoid the "I wish I had asked _______ - moment", we ...
As I work with renters of our vitrectomy equipment I get many questions regarding the timeline of my vitrectomy recovery from the retinal detachment. Keep in mind that this is my experience with my surgeon. You have to be careful not to ...
In some cases you have an opportunity to prepare for your vitrectomy. I'm not sure what is best. In my case, I found out on a Monday evening at 5pm that I was going into emergency surgery the next morning. If you do have time, I encourage you ...
One of the things you have to address during your facedown recovery is food prep. Are you alone or do you have someone to assist you? Can you prepare some food beforehand and put it in the freezer or is your surgery an emergency? Remember that your f...
Why do you have to lie facedown after a vitrectomy? In this video I show you why it is important that you do everything you possible maintain the position required by your surgeon and why it is important to be still ... "... because your eyesight is ...