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Taking Flight after retinal surgery

2017-08-02 14:39:42
My mother has undergone retinal detachment surgery in both eyes last year and has silicon oil in both. We have an emergency at home, is it possible for her to make the journey by flight ? Please answer urgently.
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You may make journeys but I am surprised why silicone oil was not removed after after few months. .

Answered2017-08-02 16:34:27

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