How long will the gas bubble stay in my eye?
JAN 05, 2024
Question:
I had a vitrectomy surgery (removal of the gel that fills the inside of the eye to treat retinal conditions) seven weeks ago but the gas bubble is still there. Shouldn't it have disappeared already?
Answer:
Some gas bubbles placed in the eye during vitrectomy surgery can last up to 8 to 10 weeks depending on the intraocular pressure. As long as the bubble is getting smaller, it will resolve. It is important that you continue to follow up with your surgeon.
This question was originally answered on Nov. 23, 2015.