What are the risks of having a vitrectomy to remove eye floaters?

See below: We usually don''t do vitrectomy surgery if the indication is just "floaters" unless said floaters are very severe. Risks include, retinal tear/detachment, loss of vision, infection, bleeding, cataract, etc. Very good reason to have a vitrectomy include retinal detachment, macular hole, macular pucker, severe diabetic retinopathy, etc. Talk to your retina specialist.

Risks of vitrectomy: Vitrectomy works for bad floaters. Although it carries risks, it is associated with reasonably good outcomes to get rid of floaters. The reality is that most floaters are not serious enough to warrant a vitrectomy. Risks include cataract formation, bleeding, retinal detachment, and infection.

Be Cautious: While floaters are a nuisance( I have some myself), the risks of a vitrectomy surgery outway the benefits, unless the floaters are so dense that they preclude visual function. Vitrectomy is a major eye surgery and possible complications include retinal detachment, cataract, infection, and rarely, blindness. You would be wise to get multiple opinions from several retinal surgeons before proceeding.