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Retinal detachment repair - series—Procedure, part 5

Procedure, part 5

Overview

Over time, the retinal tear heals as the gas bubble shrinks and eventually goes away. The gas bubble will usually last about a week, and the person may have to stay in the proper position for the entire time to keep the bubble in place.

Review Date 7/24/2025

Updated by: Franklin W. Lusby, MD, Ophthalmologist, Lusby Vision Institute, La Jolla, CA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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