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22y old. had scleral buckling for rd 2 months ago. and laser barrage for lattice degeneration. i'm seeing a lot of floaters since then. and they're noticeable, annoying. i've talked to my doc about this he said i'll get used to it. but i'm not yet?
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It may take a few months or longer for you to adjust to the floaters. If you develop new floaters, or get flashes of light, see your doctor. Wish you good health!
Answered 9/1/2022
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Laser or cryotherapy is usually used with scleral buckling for RD repair, and sometimes vitrectomy. The floaters could be residual hemorrhage or fibrous particles present after the detachment. Many of these will settle and some will dissolve over a period of months. Sometimes residual floaters can be treated if they never clear, but usually they will with time.
Answered 9/1/2022
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