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Vitrectomy for cloudy vitreous and floaters

Eye Conditions | Last Active: May 2 5:55am | Replies (23)
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@teacher502

I had this procedure on both eyes. It is amazing how clear and bright everything is now. Just watching TV or reading is much more enjoyable. Driving at night had become very challenging, but now it is great! I do have dry eyes, but that could also have been from the cataract surgery. However, I would definitely take the dry eyes over the floaters any day! I would suggest that you use a highly rated, experienced ophthalmologist or a retina specialist. (I used a retina specialist.) This might help clear up your vision and prevent the dry eyes. Good luck! (I forgot to add that there are now some very good prescription drops for dry eyes. They have made a huge difference for me. )

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ferd64 | @ferd64 | Nov 17, 2023

Thanks Teacher502 for responding. That's encouraging. I've been putting off the vitrectomies because I don't want any long-term side effects. Maybe I'm being too nervous about that. I do have a reputable retina specialist in Boston. Did your doc say anything about long-term side-effects? Curious how long ago you had your vitrectomies?

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billybsea | @billybsea | Apr 30 1:50pm

I really appreciate your review on the surgery. I had lens replacements in both eyes for cataracts last year. My vision was AMAZING with the new lenses until one month out and I developed floaters in my right eye. A couple months later I developed bad floaters in my left eye. It is so annoying and makes reading, computer work and driving difficult at times, particularly in evenings and at night. I am going to have a recheck at the end of May and am really wanting to have vitrectomies to regain my post lens implant vision back.

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