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In a huge dilemma due to diverse opinions - symptomatic(floaters) lattice deg(top+bottom)+no tear/hole/break+high myopic(-7.5d). requires treatment?

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Dr. Alan Jackson answered

If floaters are that: Bothersome and symptomatic then surgery would help, since the surgeon is there may as well treat the lattice.

Answered 4/19/2015

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A member asked:

In a huge dilemma due to diverse opinions - symptomatic(floaters) lattice deg(top+bottom)+no tear/hole/break+high myopic(-7.5d). requires treatment?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Jackson answered

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