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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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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Dr. Harris Cohen
Family Medicine
In brief: Call
Call the physician who performed the cataract procedure immediately!
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Dr. Mike Bowman
especially if your surgery was recent
Dr. Robert Chang
Ophthalmology
In brief: Surgery how long ago
Vitreous floaters can occur after cataract surgery.
In brief: Surgery how long ago
Vitreous floaters can occur after cataract surgery.
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Dr. William Goldstein
Ophthalmology
In brief: 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.
In brief: 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.
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Dr. William Dieck
Ophthalmology
In brief: 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.
In brief: 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.
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Dr. Jay Bradley
Ophthalmology - LASIK Surgery
In brief: Floaters
Floaters are common after surgery and your brain will ignore them with time.
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Dr. Michael Ham
Ophthalmology
In brief: Examination
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.
In brief: Examination
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.
Dr. Michael Ham
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