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I have had increase in number of eye floaters.what should i do?please don't advice to ignore them or get my eye checked for retinal tears as its done.

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See below: If you had a retinal check, and there's no retinal pathology, then that's great. If your symptoms get worse however, you must have a repeat dilated retinal exam. There is nothing you can do otherwise to rid yourself of floaters short of vitrectomy surgery which is not a good option in this circumstance.

Answered 7/16/2013

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Dr. Randall Wong answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Don't Take NO: Anyone who experiences an increase in floaters should get examined within 48-72 hours to look for a retinal tear. Retinal tears can lead to a retinal detachment. If the floaters persist, there is only one safe option in my opinion. Vitrectomy (aka fov) is as safe or safer when compared to cataract surgery. Most eye docs will advise against, but would not hesitate to recommend cataract surgery.

Answered 12/25/2012

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