A 47-year-old member asked:
for how long will my eye look droopy or swollen after detached retina surgery?
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Dr. Richard Scartozzi answered
Retinal Surgery 19 years experience
See below: It can be days or weeks. If it persists beyond 6 months, and is cosmetically or functionally noticeable, then eyelid surgery can be performed to try to improve it.
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