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Is There Anything I Can Do To Accelerate The Dissolution Of Gas Bubble?

I had a retinal tear repaired using the gas bubble, followed by some laser work 36 hours later (this morning). I'm planning to drive a classic sports car for several hours, this coming Friday, across the mountains of Pennsylvania. I've been warned that the gas bubble, if it has not dissipated, can cause problems at altitude. While I'm not sure the doctor (eastern European) understands the relatively moderate altitude changes of Pennsylvania's mountains, I don't want to risk any damage.
My question is: is there anything I can do to accelerate the dissolution of that gas bubble?
Thanks.
posted on Thu, 14 May 2015
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There is no way to accelerate dissolution the gas bublewhich has been injected for particular purpose. iwill go normally and you have to be acquainted with it. but take the advise of retina surgeon before you take part in adventure sports.
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Is There Anything I Can Do To Accelerate The Dissolution Of Gas Bubble?

There is no way to accelerate dissolution the gas bublewhich has been injected for particular purpose. iwill go normally and you have to be acquainted with it. but take the advise of retina surgeon before you take part in adventure sports.