Gas bubble following Vitrectomy

[Fernackerpan]

I had a Vitrectomy for a macular hole almost two weeks ago together with a cataract removed at the same time. At present I can see a black circle with a grey and white interior (very much like a camera lens) which moves or bounces around depending on the position of my head.  I am assuming this is the gas bubble and that it will get smaller and disappear over time? What is most disconcerting is that even with my eye closed I can still see the bubble. Has anyone else experienced this?

Thanking you in advance.

[Katnip1023]

I had a victrectomy 11 weeks ago with the gas bubble for treatment of a detatched retina   I too still have the bubble which is annoying especially when I bend over   It has decreased significantly but still present   I still have not been able to drive   About 4 weeks out from surgery I had someone take me to Walmart  while walking by myself  i had loss of navigation and had difficulty reading labels even with readers  has anyone else experienced these symptoms?

[peppersimone]

I also had a hole in my macular , cataract removal and a iris reshaping   Gas bubble placement 2 weeks ago.  Doing very well. When can I resume exercise. Didn't ask the doctor. Any input would b greatly appreciated.  Thanks in advance

[jlr1971]

yes i to have an gas bubble till have it been so far 10 wks i think hope it goes away soon i see the dr again in 2 wks

[jlr1971]

yes i have saw the bubble with eyes open or clossed i just don't understand no bending down & no laying or the back or picking any thing up when my 4 wks up it will make 11 wks having an bubble in the eye the hole is doing very very good so far but days i wake uo so tired & full  of pain cause can only sleep on sided i fill so weaK HADLY CAN WALK HOPE IT GOES AWAY SOON  I USED MY LEGS TO MOVE A FEW BOXS ANY WAY DO U SWEAP THE FLOOR MOP THE FLOOR WASH CLOES & OTHER HOSE WORK WHILE THE GAS BUBBLE IS IN THE EYE I STILL CAN'T DRIVE & I SURELY MISS IT SO IS THERE ANY ONE WHO CAN ANSWER ANY OF MY ???/ MAY I ASK

[mjryorkie]

Victrectomy for tearing.  The Gas bubble is going, but slowly.  It is now 8 weeks since the op and the bubble is now covering about 20% of  the vision  (immediately post-op it was 100%).  However as this is a sphericle bubble, the apparent rate of shrinkage is accellerating as it gets smaller. It is annoying as it moves... wobbles about. (but it keeps me level headed!!!). What I also get is other slight optical effects - such as internal reflections rom the bubble within the eye that cause little lines to appear.  I want to get back to wearing my contact enses but am waiting for the bubble to go completely as i think my vision is still distorted.  I will be annoyed if it is more than 2 weeks now.

[Ronnie238]

Post vitrectomy