gas bubble in eye after surgery

[Diklagaf]

what is the normal time for the gas bubble to be in the eye after retinal detachment surgery? I have the bubble almost 2 months now, and my Dr. said my retina has healed.
also, is occasional pain in the eye normal after surgery? i have slight pain, but i'm not supposed to "feel" the eye anymore...

tip for Retinal D. REST a lot after surgery, even if someone is telling you it's ok to do this and that...

thanks you all!!
Dikla

[Diklagaf]

Thanks a lot.
I understand it depends on the type gas, but what is an abnormal span of time? i'm worried because i'm actually passing 2 months now...
thanks again, Dikla

[ms99]

I had the gas bubble injection in my left eye after retinal surgery in Feb this year.

The bubble slowly shrank and finally disappeared after about 6~7 weeks. The doc told me the particular gas he used was a bit more long lasting.

During a previous surgery on my right eye, the bubble only lasted about 3~4 weeks.

I also experienced occasional minor sharp pains in my eye after the surgery for about 2~3 months. My doc told me not to get too concerned if they are minor and occasional. But if they persist, then get it to see him.



Good luck,
  Mike

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

It depends on the type of gas used.  Two is a little long, but evey one is different.

Dr. O.