removal of silicone oil

[micfar]

very soon they will remove oil after retinal detachment surgery.What are the risks and if gas bubbles are put in my eye,is my vision poorer than with oil in it?


This discussion is related to Retina Detachment recovery with Silicon Oil.

[Bleushouse]

Is it normal to extract the vitreous liquid during a Retinal Detachment Surgery and NOT replace it during a Traction Retinal Detachment surgery? I've had numerous surgeries on my eyes (everything but a scheleral buckle), and lots of hard earned education. My 1st Opthamologist said it wasn't necessary to replace the fluid. This is what my 2nd Opthamologist said 8 yrs later, as well. I'm confused because I've read where some surgeons replace the vitreous with a saline solution.

Also, is there a top notch, primo, or the Best Eye Clinic that Specializes in Retinal Detachment or Advanced Eye disease? Its frustrating looking for the best! One never knows until its too late!

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

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[AppleBr]

Those are bad news :-(  
I will need all the "leprechauns luck" to be an exception - positioning scares me a lot!!!
In fact, I dont think I can stand one, specially while sleeping.
Well, the "small ones" are cool and I'm not exactly like others cases, hope I can skip this part...

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

Yes, you can read many posts about gas and oil in these forums.

JCH MD

[AppleBr]

Is this procedure common? I mean, its frequent the need of gas after the oil removal?

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

Get the risks from the surgeon, if gas is put in vision usually worse till gas gone.
JCH MD