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A 39-year old asked:

Any complications from a vitrectomy?

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A 35-year old asked:

How should I prepare for a vitrectomy?

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A 48-year old asked:

I want to get a vitrectomy. How safe is it?

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A 31-year old asked:

What can i expect from a vitrectomy surgery?

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A 39-year old asked:

What is vitrectomy surgery and how is it done?

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A 47-year old asked:

How old do you have to be to have a vitrectomy?

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A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: Vitrectomy?

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A 35-year old asked:

Vitrectomy surgery; how can I clean crusty drainage?

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A 42-year old asked:

My friend was told she needs to get a vitrectomy. what is it?

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A 37-year old asked:

I need to know what is vitrectomy surgery and how is it performed?

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A 46-year old asked:

How much does vitrectomy cost including consultation and check ups?

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A 34-year old asked:

What is a vitrectomy & retinal peel?

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A 31-year old asked:

What are the risks of having a vitrectomy?

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A 41-year old asked:

Can I smoke marijuana after vitrectomy surgery?

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A 34-year old asked:

What anesthesia would you have for a vitrectomy?

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A 68-year old male asked:

After vitrectomy, how small should the gass bubble be before I can fly?

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A 41-year old asked:

How long after a vitrectomy does it take for the bubble to absorb and vision to return?

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A 30-year old asked:

How long after a vitrectomy does it take for the gas bubble to absorb and vision to return?

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A 57-year old male asked about a 58-year old female:

Why do some vitrectomy procedures use silicone oil and others a gas like C3F8?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 52-year old female asked:

The day after vitrectomy for a macular hole, the gas dissipated to less than half the amount it should be. Why?

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A 43-year old asked:

Has anyone had vitrectomy recommended to get rid of floaters? How bad were they?

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A 36-year old asked:

What can I expect when getting an epiretinal membrane peel and vitrectomy plus a new lens?

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A 57-year old male asked about a 58-year old female:

Why do some vitrectomy procedures use a gas like C3F8 and others use a fluid like silicone oil? Is there a permanent replacement for the lost gel?

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A 46-year old asked:

What is recovery time after a "vitrectomy" for eye?

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A 38-year old asked:

Would a vitrectomy be useful for removing a bad vitreous floater?

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A 36-year old asked:

Has anyone done vitrectomy to get rid of floaters? How much risk is there for 60 yo patient?

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A 41-year old asked:

I had vitrectomy a month ago, but my eye sight has been deteriorating ever since. Is this normal? What can I do?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 43-year old asked:

What are the complications associated with vitrectomy eye surgery?

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A 36-year old asked:

How long before sight returns after catarct and vitrectomy operation on an eye?

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A member asked:

How long until you read after a retinal detachment surgery? Surgery : vitrectomy

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