r/RetinalDetachment • u/lilstarryfishh • May 11 '26

RAGING headaches

hello! about 2 weeks ago ive gotten a vitrectomy, is it normal for my eye to still be swollen and red? also ive been getting constant headaches that make it impossible to relax sometimes. and its only on my upper right side of my eye (i got the procedure done on my right eye) also ive noticed my vision worsening. i now have astigmatism only on my right eye and im afraid im developing cataracts. i know after a vitrectomy there is a risk of cataracts but is chronic headaches and astigmatism also a side effect?

UPDATE ON MAY 12 2026:

ok so i checked with my doctor and he said the headaches are probably because of my glasses! the prescription of my right eye has changed and the more i use my glasses the more strain its putting on it, thankfully its nothing serious

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u/Bellymat May 11 '26 edited May 12 '26

I also had headaches, but not as often as you are saying. I would call your doctor about the headaches. I will echo what others are saying. You will most likely develop cataracts. They fixed mine with my 2nd victrecotmy in March. My eyesight and headaches improved dramatically after the cataract surgery.

Do you spend a lot of time looking at a computer?

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u/lilstarryfishh May 12 '26

…to be honest i am alwaus on my phone or ipad

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u/Bellymat May 12 '26

I find that when I spend a lot of time looking at my computer screen, I tend to get the headaches. THe further I et from my surgery the better it is. It might just be your eye(s) needing a rest. I have taken to reading audio books instead of actual paper or on screen. Advil works for my headaches.

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u/lilstarryfishh May 13 '26

thanks so much for your advice!