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How long does it take before you can see after a retnia detachment with gas bubble c3f8?

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Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Takes time!: First the gas has to get absorbed enough to get out of the view which takes a few weeks, then for the bubble to get out of the view completely takes 6 weeks. Depending of the extent of the retinal detachment, sometime it takes months before full function of the cells is regained!

Answered 11/30/2013

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