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Wondering if anyone has had an FOV, Floaters Only Vitrectomy

Eye Conditions | Last Active: Sep 29, 2023 | Replies (170)
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@timbeaux

I saw Dr Pollack years ago. I thought he was very dismissive and arrogant.

There are plenty of top retinal surgeons that are routinely doing vitrectomy surgery for floaters today.

I had the surgery yesterday in Charleston. It was quick and nearly painless.

I wouldn’t give up. Vitrectomy is very safe and very effective.

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bobbyo | @bobbyo | Sep 29, 2023

I’ll jump in once more. My surgeon has done many FOVs over many years and describes the risk as, almost, nil. A few surgeons, including mine, compare it to the risk of cataract surgery. ANY surgery has some risk, even if it is less than 1%.

I’ve had an FOV done on each eye and results are ok but not perfect. I have far fewer floaters than previously.

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