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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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Dr. Richard Scartozzi answered

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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A member asked:

What to do if i have a detached retina. surgeons inserted a gas bubble . had to do it twice. does this work?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Scartozzi answered

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