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Vitrectomy 6 weeks ago, eye pressure went up / steroids.dr put me on pressure drops pressure went down have small shadow in upper right corner i can see through when i look up at itdisappears with both eyes opened. dr not concerned. should i be?

Q: vitrectomy 6 weeks ago, eye pressure went up / steroids.dr put me on pressure drops pressure went down have small shadow in upper right corner i can see through when i look up at itdisappears with both eyes opened. dr not concerned. should i be?

: if your vitrectomy included a gas bubble for a detachment you will see a shadow from it, however it is best to ask your surgeon about this as soon as you can.

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if your vitrectomy included a gas bubble for a detachment you will see a shadow from it, however it is best to ask your surgeon about this as soon as you can.

Answered 3/26/2023

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A member asked:

Vitrectomy 6 weeks ago, eye pressure went up / steroids.dr put me on pressure drops pressure went down have small shadow in upper right corner i can see through when i look up at itdisappears with both eyes opened. dr not concerned. should i be?

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