“How long does a gas bubble stay in the eye after vitrectomy?”

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“How long does a gas bubble stay in the eye after vitrectomy?”

I am a 44-year-old male. I want to know how long does a gas bubble stay in the eye after vitrectomy?

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**Dr. Victor Villegas** Ophthalmologist San Juan, PR · Accepted Answer

Dr. Victor Villegas Ophthalmologist San Juan, PR

Gas bubble can last inside of the eye from 8-10 weeks after surgery.

**Dr. Jonathan A. Adler** Ophthalmologist Bradenton, Florida · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jonathan A. Adler Ophthalmologist Bradenton, Florida

Depends on the gas used. There is SF6, which lasts about 4 weeks and C3F8 has that lasts longer.

**Cze H. Low** Ophthalmologist Singapore, · Accepted Answer

Cze H. Low Ophthalmologist Singapore,

Usually 5 to 10 days