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retinal surgery

i have had four opearations to repair /re attach my retina,the last one being insertion of silicone oil to re affix,,what are the %chances now of retaining some vision at this stage ,given that after each detachment vision lessens
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thank you for your comments,have discussed and he is very satisfied with the latest post op results, i.e scarring has stopped ,and retina aligned correctly,regards,bern
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You need to discuss this with your surgeon.  Every case is different.  Rarely, does on recover good vision after silicone oil.

Dr. O.
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