Recovery after vitrectomy

[radiotradio]

I am 3 weeks into recovering from a vitrectomy to my right eye.  The surgery resulted because of a spontaneous retinal detachment that seemed to happen for no reason.  The doctor placed fluid and a gas bubble in it.  I had a 10 day examination and he said I had healed very well and that I will go back in 30 days, however he did not tell me what to expect as the bubble starts going away.  I just started being able to see out of the top of my eye if I tip my head down.  The liquid is sloshing around as if I am looking through a clear glass of water just at the water line.  Vision through the liquid is also improving, but not clear yet. I seem to have double vision when looking through the top of my eye.  My right eye was my dominent eye.  My question is:  Has anyone compiled a list of what vision a patient may expect during recovery.  Are my recovery symptoms normal.  I worry about the double vision.  The doctor did say it could take 8-12 months for a complete recovery.  Thanks for this opportunity to post my question.

[Cealcats]

I had a vitrectomy in May of this year.  There is a thread that discusses recovery titled:  Macular Hole Recovery posted on 4-18-06.  Although yours was for a Retinal Tear this thread is worth reading. It should give you some information on the reabsorption of the gas, and the timing it takes to reabsorb into the body.  If you have any questions, please contact me.
Ceal

[radiotradio]

I called the doctor and he said what I am experiencing is quite normal.  He said it is OK to wear an eye patch to avoid confusion because of the changing sight in my right eye. Be patient, seems to be his best advice, as nothing has been compiled dealing with recovery because everyone is different.

[radiotradio]

The doctor had me lie on my face or hold my head down on the table for 4 hours per day for the first 10 days. Not as bad as many, I told.  I will try the doctor tomorrow and post any results.   thanks jack

[Forum-OD-MP]

did the doc instruct you to lay in a certain position (head down)?  sometimes they do and sometimes they dont.

ask your surgeon these questions, if you can.