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What to do if i have a detached retina. surgeons inserted a gas bubble . had to do it twice. does this work?
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See below: It may take more than one procedure with a gas bubble to repair a detached retina. Follow their instructions precisely and ask questions about how you are doing.
Answered 6/9/2014
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