A member asked:

The gas bubble in my eye is causing blurry vision, when can i expect this to go away? gas used was sf6

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

SF6 gas: Sf6 gas typically resolves in 1-2 weeks depending on the size of bubble used at the time of surgery. The duration of the bubble can vary from patient to patient.

Answered 12/5/2012

5.4k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

The gas bubble in my eye is causing blurry vision, when can i expect this to go away? gas used was sf6

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have gas bubbles in my eye from a surgery, it had been a week, there has been no improvement ?! how long will it take to go away ?

A member asked:

The body will absorb a 92% gas bubble in the eye over what period of time?

A member asked:

I had a laser surgery for a tear in my retina. They put gas bubbles in my eye to keep it steady, 4 weeks later I still cannot see ? Help me please?

A member asked:

How long will it take my pupil to go back to normal size after vitrectomy w/gas bubble insertion? My eye still looks dilated one week post op.

A member asked:

Once the gas bubble is absorbed after a vitrecomy what is the fluid that the eye replaces it with and what is it made of?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Gas bubble eye is gone, my vision is blurry what does this mean?

I have gas bubbles in my eye for 4 weeks now, and I still cannot see, can you tell me what can cause this? Will I be ok ?

Had vitrectomy and scleral buckle for detach retina gas bubble at 40%. But I see grey patch in central vision and it moves with eye movement. Will it go way in time?

When will gas bubbles go away in my eye? Can I please get an approx. Time?

I have a gas bubble in my eye for about 4 weeks and I still cannot see.. Should I worry!?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?