How soon after silicone oil did you drive?
Hi everyone. I (27F, with PDR) had two vitrectomies within a week. My right eye has silicone oil tamponade and an EDOF lens implant (so it’s now far-sighted), and my left eye had a vitrectomy with saline only and is still near-sighted. Vision is functional but still adjusting between the two eyes. I have to go back in by April to get the remaining bleeders lasered.
For those who had vitrectomy with silicone oil, when did you feel safe driving again? Should I get glasses with far-sighted lens for my right eye? Will that make it better?
Thank you!
Posted Mar 10, 2026, 11:21 AM UTC
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