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optom
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Long flights post graft

Postby optom » Sun 11 Oct 2009 8:40 pm

Hu guys , i had my graft 5 months ago and i am off to boston on the 26th i just dawned on me is it safe to fly ?????????
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Re: Long flights post graft

Postby Andrew MacLean » Mon 12 Oct 2009 9:21 am

Be guided by your ophthalmologist. Some people fly without difficulty quite soon after surgery, others are advised to wait a longer time. I think it's an IOP issue.

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Re: Long flights post graft

Postby optom » Mon 12 Oct 2009 11:42 am

Thanks andrew i thought i was been uber cautious , but i rand my consultant today and surprise surprise he is on holiday .....,.
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