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Can one safely use a sauna two months after a vitrectomy/scleral buckle?
I have used sauna for several years about 4-5 times per week - it helps me tremendously with depression and insomnia. Post vitrectomy, I am carefully considering all of my prior activities before resuming. I am concerned that the heat may cause the scleral buckle to degrade over time - decades maybe - but I wish to avoid having another surgery to remove/replace it if possible. I use sauna at 150-160 F. and stay in for about 15 minutes - just enough to break a nice sweat. Thank you.
You ask questions that must be answered by your retina surgeon. As a generalizations not a problem but run it by your surgeon
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OK. I don't see him for 3 months though! I will try to email him.Thank you.
Email or phone. Your surgeon should be accessible.
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