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Can you tell me about vitrectomy for floaters?

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See below: Pars plana vitrectomy for just "floaters" can be done if these floaters are incapacitating. There are risks with any eye surgery, including bleeding, infection, loss of vision, etc., but these risks are uncommon. Have an informed discussion with your retina surgeon.

Answered 3/12/2021

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