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How does silicone oil left in my eye after detached retina surgery affect my sight?

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Dr. Matthew Goren answered

Severely: The silicone oil will affect the sight, but eventually it can be removed. Also, the retinal detachment which required silicone oil was likely severe and that will affect your sight even more.

Answered 8/19/2013

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Dr. Jeffrey Whitman answered

Blurry: It will leave the vision blurry until it is removed depending on the condition of the retina.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/29/2021

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Dr. Bernard Godley answered

Farsighted: Silicone oil induces far sightedness while it is in the eye. This will be reversible when it and when is removed.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/2/2018

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A member asked:

How does silicone oil left in my eye after detached retina surgery affect my sight?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Matthew Goren answered

Dr. Jeffrey Whitman answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Dr. Bernard Godley answered

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

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