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Why is pneumatic retinopexy for retinal detachment done?
Pneumatic retinopexy is done for certain types of retinal detachments. It can be useful when:
- A single break or tear caused the detachment.
- Multiple breaks are small and close to each other.
- The break is in the upper part of the retina. You have to hold your head so that the break and the bubble are at the highest point. This is not practical if the break is on the bottom of the eyeball. You would have to keep your head upside down.
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