Cataract surgery can dramatically improve your vision — but floaters aren’t part of what it fixes. In fact, for some patients, they become more noticeable afterward.
In this episode of Eye Surgery Today, the doctors explain the vitreous anatomy behind eye floaters, why removing a clouded crystalline lens can actually make pre-existing floaters more visible, and when vitrectomy or floaterectomy becomes worth discussing with your surgeon.
They also cover a critical warning: sudden new floaters, photopsia (flashes of light), or a dark curtain across your visual field require prompt evaluation.
What you’ll learn in this video:
• Why floaters persist after cataract surgery
• Why advanced IOLs can make floaters more perceptible
• What vitreous floaterectomy involves and when it’s considered
• Warning signs that require immediate evaluation: new floaters, photopsia, or visual field loss
• Other post-surgical factors that can affect vision quality
Important: Sudden new floaters, flashes of light, or a shadow across your vision require prompt evaluation. Do not wait.
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The educational content and views presented are solely those of the participating physicians, whom are not being compensated for their time. This program receives support from Bausch + Lomb, Johnson & Johnson, Alcon and RxSight.
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