Vision blurry after detached retina operation

[jcalhau]

I had sirgury for a partial detached retina with macula on on my left eye. After 5 weeks the gas bubble is very small but still present and my vision is still quite blurry and my pupil remains dilated. Is this normal or is there something wrong?

[MrPresley]

As @xltjim posted, have patience since recovery of final visual acuity can be a relatively slow process. In my case it took about a year following a ERM peel/vitrectomy for it to settle into its final clarity. The gas bubble that I had took about 4-5 weeks to dissipate and my pupil remained dilated for the same 4-5 weeks. I had cataract surgery then about a year a half after the initial procedure, and today (about three years hence) all seems well.

[jcalhau]

Thanks for your reply, I probably come across as over anxious but I have no idea what to expect or the time scales. Just before the operation my vision was pretty good apart from the small shadow caused by the detachment.

[JohnHaganMD]

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[xltjim]

I had vitrectomy with the long acting gas bubble (lasted 12 weeks).  As the gas bubble dispersed I was concerned that my vision was very blurry.  The Dr. said that it was a cataract that was starting.   After the surgery I had a few complications.  Somehow my cornea got scratched, stubborn inflammation for a couple months, irritation an dryness.  My pupil was dilated somewhat for 6 months after the surgery its fine now.  Cataract was removed and I am awaiting new eyeglass prescription.   For me, it took 6 months for my eye to feel like itself again and even now I get some bad days of dryness or irritation (use clear eyes drops for that).   This is a long process that requires patience for sure!!  One thing I learned from this ordeal is to not be afraid to call your eye doc with any questions.  IMO - Use this outstanding site as a resource and to share our stories, but don't use it as a substitute for talking to your dr.  

[jcalhau]

Thanks for the reply