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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?

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Call the physician who performed the cataract procedure immediately! Would you like to video or text chat with me?

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. Would you like to video or text chat with me?

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. Would you like to video or text chat with me?

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. Would you like to video or text chat with me?

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. Would you like to video or text chat with me?

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. Would you like to video or text chat with me?