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I had a sclera buckle,ppv for a detached retina no macular involvement. my dr cleared me for a refraction i still have a gas in my eye. will this affect the accuracy of the refraction even though the gas is above my central vision?

Q: i had a sclera buckle,ppv for a detached retina no macular involvement. my dr cleared me for a refraction i still have a gas in my eye. will this affect the accuracy of the refraction even though the gas is above my central vision?

: it could, I would wait until the bubble is gone. Also, you are sure to develop a cataract in that eye in the near future.

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Dr. George Yanik answered

it could, I would wait until the bubble is gone. Also, you are sure to develop a cataract in that eye in the near future.

Answered 10/15/2022

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A member asked:

I had a sclera buckle,ppv for a detached retina no macular involvement. my dr cleared me for a refraction i still have a gas in my eye. will this affect the accuracy of the refraction even though the gas is above my central vision?

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