how long does it take to recover from a vitrectomy?

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How long after a vitrectomy does it take for the gas bubble to absorb and vision to return?

Answer 1

Depends: Recovery can be defined as the time to be free of symptoms, or the time when the vision is improved or restored. The time frame can be several weeks to several months. It also depends upon any underlying disease such as diabetes which can prolong recovery.

Answer 2

Impossible to answer: Depends on where it is done, hospital or surgery center, what you might also need done, laser, membrane peeling, type of anesthesia you need, etc.

Answer 3

Vitrectomy costs: Insurance should cover this and with coverage out-of-pocket costs would likely be in the $500-600 range. Without insurance, you would be looking at several thousand dollars.

Answer 4

Vitrectomy risks: Vitrectomy is generally safe but risks include bleeding, retinal tear/break/ detachment, infection, cataract, increased or low intraocular pressure, pain, and glaucoma.

Answer 5

Discuss w/ Retina MD: The most common complication from a vitrectomy is progression of cataract. At your age of 40, that may not be a major factor. Other risks that occur less than 5% of the time are retinal detachment, and bleeding. Post-operative infections from vitrectomies are rare. Depending on what the underlying condition is that you have, there may be a risk of disease progression and need for further surgery.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Any age: Vitrectomy or a surgery to remove the jelly from the inside of the eye is done for many reasons. Typically they are done in older individuals, but it can be done at any stage of life!

Answer 8

See below: Follow the instructions of your vitreoretinal surgeon. If you need to position after surgery (such as face-down for macular hole or retinal detachment surgery), there are companies that rent out positioning tables/devices.

Answer 9

It Depends: Your expectations for visual recovery depend on what the condition is that you need the surgery for. As far as what to expect for the surgery itself, expect it to be done as an outpatient procedure under sedation. You will go home the same day with a patch on the eye, and you will be prescribed drops to help the eye heal. You may experience irritation, but it is usually not painful. Good luck!

Answer 10

Vitrectomy risks: Endophthalmitis (a serious intraocular infection of the eye) is the most concerning, but relatively rare. A retinal detachment, increased intraocular pressure, vitreous hemorrhage, and corneal edema are all possible. The incidence of each can vary depending on underlying problem for which vitrectomy is required.

Answer 11

Talk to your doctor: The retinologist should be able to discuss risks, benefits, and alternatives to vitrectomy before surgery. In general, risks include infection, inflammation, need for further surgery, retinal detachment, failure of vision to improve, and, commonly, cataract development. It often takes months for vision to reach a stable state after vitrectomy. Any questions, please discuss with your surgeon.

Answer 12

Discuss w/ Retina MD: The most common complication from a vitrectomy is progression of cataract. At your age of 44, that may not be a major factor. Other risks that occur less than 5% of the time are retinal detachment, and bleeding. Post-operative infections from vitrectomies are rare. Depending on what the underlying condition is that you have, there may be a risk of disease progression and need for further surgery.

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