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How long after a vitrectomy can you drive?

I am a 39 year old female and I will have a vitrectomy. How long after a vitrectomy can you drive?

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Depends on what the vitrectomy was for and what was required to treat the underlying condition. Simple straight forward vitrectomy for hemorrhage or vitreous opacities can return relatively quickly to daily routines. More involved procedures requiring gas placement may require certain positioning and may take a few weeks before one can get behind the wheel.
Usually a month later