Vitrectomy
Can I fly after a vitrectomy?
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Vaughan Tanner, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeons, explains when you can fly again after having a vitrectomy procedure. He explains that while it will vary from person to person, this will be discussed with you before your procedure so you can make any necessary arrangements.
Vaughan Tanner, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeons, explains when you can fly again after having a vitrectomy procedure. He explains that while it will vary from person to person, this will be discussed with you before your procedure so you can make any necessary arrangements.
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The majority of vitrectomies have some sort of gas or air fill inserted at the end of the procedure. This is to help close the wounds and allow your eye to recover. The short answer is no, you can’t fly immediately after a vitrectomy. As the air bubble absorbs or the gas bubble absorbs, you are free to return to flying and driving. Average time is anything between one and four weeks. And of course, this will be discussed extensively prior to any intervention on your eye.
