I'm hoping you have the condition where they just need to put that gas bubble into your retina. I'm not a doctor, don't play one on TV nor did I sleep at a Holiday Inn last night. But I believe there is something related to detaching the retina. They do a quick surgery and put a gas bubble in your eye. In a few weeks you are back to normal.
Best to you and yours this holiday, Jack! We are all hoping that very soon you will be turning out some more of that deadly art you do so well!