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Vitreous retinal surgery

Posted by marjou @marjou, Oct 19, 2022

Am scheduled for surgery because I barely can see from left eye. Have postponed this surgery for over a year and frankly scared. Who has had this surgery? What’s alternative in not having it done? Then in six months need to have cataract procedure.

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healthnut76 | @healthnut76 | Oct 21, 2022

After having cataract surgery years ago, I had a problem with vitreous fluid floating around in my eyes which was very annoying! My eye doctor referred me to a retina specialist who performed a vitrectomy for floaters. Thank Heaven this surgery took care of the problem! I have known no other people needing this after cataract surgery, but the doc said he did this procedure about once a year. Hope this helps!

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sakhter2013 | @sakhter2013 | Dec 1, 2022

I am glad 🙂 saw this post. I want to have this surgery so badly but there is a 5% chance of retina detachment. We’re you told this too?

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healthnut76 | @healthnut76 | Dec 2, 2022
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@sakhter2013

I am glad 🙂 saw this post. I want to have this surgery so badly but there is a 5% chance of retina detachment. We’re you told this too?

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No, I was never told that. The doc said he did this type of surgery about once a year.

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tepermurr1 | @tepermurr1 | Jan 10, 2023
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@healthnut76

After having cataract surgery years ago, I had a problem with vitreous fluid floating around in my eyes which was very annoying! My eye doctor referred me to a retina specialist who performed a vitrectomy for floaters. Thank Heaven this surgery took care of the problem! I have known no other people needing this after cataract surgery, but the doc said he did this procedure about once a year. Hope this helps!

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Greetings healthnut76!
So glad to hear of your successful surgery!
I am also in need of a floaters only vitrectomy. My floaters worsened after cataract surgery 3 years ago. Would you mind recommending your doctor?

Thank you

Lin

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