Male 57 years with cataract surgery in both eyes (IoL) done 4 years ago (genetics),had spontaneous RD because of PVD. Had YaG laser done after 6 months on right eye
Saw black half moon (near nose) in right eye,was told detachment was in upper peripheral, rushed to opthamologist who in turn referred to RD surgeon for emergency surgery in 1 day.. Pre-operative eye sight was 20/100.with macula off.
I am post 40 days post vitrectomy and Laser procedure with 35 % C3F8 gas still present in eye. Postoperative checkup today showed eye sight to be 20/25. Even staff at doctor's office was surprized with progress.
Everyday there is incremental improvement.but I still wonder whether use of C3F8 gas was overkill ?
There is still some inflammation near laser repair area so doctor asked me to continue pedrecelone drops (once a day) for another 4-5 weeks. I still see things little smaller, peripheral vertical lines appear wavy and slight low in light perception (night vision) in operated eye. Doctor asked me to still sleep on either side till bubble is gone ? Why if my current right eye sight is 20/25. Little perplexed actually bothered with bubble still present.
Use of gas has dramatically increased the success of your type of surgery so its not overkill
Your other eye is at high risk for RD. Watch carefully and see the RD surgeon regularly.
JCH MD