Asteroid hyalosis and vitrectomy

I too have asteroid hyalosis and dense floaters in one eye, the one for which I had cataract removal. I have been scheduled for a vitrectomy and I am scared to death. I would like to hear from anyone who has had this surgery and hear their experiences.

I did have the vitrectomy and it's been a miracle. Truly. I recommend it and even though it was scary, after a few days and especially after a week I was so thrilled with my vision. I hope you have the same experience!

Thank you so much for your review of your experience. I think I bounce back and forth in my thinking about every 15 minutes. I have great trust in my retinal surgeon -- He practices and teaches in NYC but comes to our area a couple of times a month for consults and surgery. I just can't see myself spending the rest of my life with this vision impairment.

Exactly! Once I realized that it was actually getting worse over the previous 3 years, I decided I can't just give up and accept it for the rest of my life especially if there was an option to do something about it!

Surgery is scheduled for next week. I'll let you know how I make out. Thanks for your support.

Good morning Suzemn. I had the vitrectomy on this past Thursday. I am deeming it a TOTAL success. Had a follow up visit yesterday and the doc has agreed. All went well. I am being religious about using the eye drops and keeping my head above my waist as bending over places too much pressure in the eyes and can cause a detached retina. I vacillated about having this surgery. Your report of a positive outcome gave me the courage to proceed. I want you to know how much I appreciate that you took the time to tell me of your experience. Best wishes for good health and a happy life.

So very glad that things went well!