<p>Yes, it’s a shame to go thru a full vitrectomy but have a poorer than anticipated outcome because you didn’t stay face down for the amount of time. I believe the recovery for a macular hole is easier and faster than for a retinal detachment though I am not positive about this.</p>
<p>BTW, I check out lots of audiobooks from my public library. I put in the requests and they come in from many other libraries, and I get to keep them for 3 weeks and renew them 3 times for a total of 9 weeks. Maybe you or he could start putting in the requests for the audiobooks now. </p>
<p>Headphones are also a good investment for him.</p>