Thinking you can manage it on your own and imagining, "how bad can it really be?" Feeling innovative at home with pillows or boxes? Don’t. Your vision is dependent on the success of remaining face-down throughout your recovery. Do it only once and do it properly. Choose to recover safely and in comfort.

We know this is a serious surgery and a challenging prescribed recovery. A vitrectomy performed by a skilled ophthalmologist can save your vision; however without a diligent face-down recovery plan, you risk enduring a repeat of the surgery - or even worse, risk losing your eyesight entirely.

Any lingering doubts? Take the following tests.

Test #1: Lower your chin to your chest so your eyes are gazing towards the floor. Now time yourself to see how long you can go before you lift your head. Notice how uncomfortable that is? Are you prepared to endure two weeks (and perhaps longer) in that position?

Test #2: Watch our two-minute explainer video and choose if you would like to experience your recovery like Gary or Mary.