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Post surgery medical tools after macular hole surgery
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Post surgery medical tools after macular hole surgery
by hilde7, Jun 29, 2009 12:13PM
I am having surgery for a macular hole in my right eye on July 6th. What kind of medical apparatus is helpful to keep eye lowered?
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One note though, the equipment is generally pretty expensive to rent. Many people have done just fine without having to rent equipment. It may be difficult to maintain a face-down position for most of the day and while sleeping, but it's not impossible.
Best of luck!