After having cataract surgery, i now have a large "floater" which came from the back of my eye. it is blocking part of my vision. what can be done?

Call: Call the physician who performed the cataract procedure immediately!

Surgery how long ago: Vitreous floaters can occur after cataract surgery. It can be an emergency if there is new onset multiple floaters associated with little lightning bolts in your vision, and a shade or curtain coming over. A single floater that moves when looking around may be nothing dangerous, but the retina should be checked our first.

Floater-ectomy!: There are surgeons in this country who will do surgery to remove floaters, but they usually wait up to a year before offering surgery. This is because the floater-ectomy can cause floaters. Usually the floater must be constant, and in the center of vision. I also agree that if it is new, it should be examined by your cataract surgeon.

Examination: The most likely cause of the floater is a blurred area of vitreous (jelly of the eye) floating in front of the macula. You should be examined. If it is a jelly floater with no other problems, i recommend waiting for at least a year. If it does not resolve and affects you activities of daily living (very symptomatic) they you should consult with a retina specialist to discuss vitrectomy.

Floaters: Floaters are common after surgery and your brain will ignore them with time. It is rare for floaters to block vision so i would see your eye doctor to rule out other issues.

Need examination: Many time floaters that are seen post cataract surgery are old floaters casting a new denser shadow in the back of the eye due to the clear leans implant. It is very important, however , to have the eye examined to determine that the floater is not a symptom of a retinal tear or detachment. See your ophthalmologist.