Double vision after scleral buckel

Hi, I am 30 years old and am 2 weeks, 4 days out from a scleral buckle and vitrectomy.  The gas bubble in my eye is now about smack in the center of my field of vision.  The portion of my vision that is above the gas bubble is still very blurry and I am still obviously nearsighted b/c my vision in my RD eye is much better with my glasses on.  My concern is that I now have double vision and the vision in my RD eye appears slightly "tilted".  Is this normal?  Will this issue resolve on its own or will I need more surgery?

Thanks!

[berrywoo]

You're still early in the recovery period, so give your eye more time to heal. Double vision has been known to occur with a scleral buckle. If your vision doesn't seem that well now, just wait until the gas bubble has gone away and then reassess. Make sure you keep all post-op visits w/your surgeon and be patient. You'll also need a new Rx due to the buckle.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

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