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Unfortunately a retinal detachment can occur at the most inopportune time, like days before a planned family vacation, often to destinations like Florida, Mexico or the Caribbean. I know this because, I hear of family plans time and time again and the disappointment due to the change.
Recovery after a vitrectomy plays a critical role in protecting your vision and supporting long-term healing. While the surgical procedure itself is important, what happens in the days and weeks afterward often has a significant impact on the final outcome.
Read more: Vitrectomy Recovery Guide: Positioning, Healing & Outcomes
If your ophthalmologist has mentioned silicone oil as part of your vitrectomy surgery, it’s completely normal to have questions. Whether you’re preparing for retinal surgery or already recovering, this guide explains why silicone oil is used, how it works, and what to expect during healing.
Read more: Silicone Oil in Vitrectomy: What Patients Should Know
Unfortunately a retinal detachment can occur at the most inopportune time, like days before a planned family vacation, often to destinations like Florida, Mexico or the Caribbean. I know this because, I hear of family plans time and time again and the disappointment due to the change.
The journey to facedown surgery looks different to everyone. If you loss of vision, flashes in the eye, shadows, a very large floater, lots of little floaters (almost like fruit flies please contact your eye specialist immediately. If your optometrist is not available, we highly recommend that you visit the Emergency Department nearest to you.
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Since 2015, Retina Recovery Inc. has been be honoured to serve thousands of renters during their facedown recovery.
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Waterdown, Ontario L8B 0L9
Phone: 905-745-0412
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