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How does silicone oil left in my eye after detached retina surgery affect my sight?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
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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Blurry: It will leave the vision blurry until it is removed depending on the condition of the retina.
Answered 3/29/2021
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Farsighted: Silicone oil induces far sightedness while it is in the eye. This will be reversible when it and when is removed.
Answered 6/2/2018
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