Dealing with Eye Floaters After Cataract Surgery

Hello fellow forum members,

I hope you're all doing well. I'd like to kick off a discussion today on a topic that can be a concern for some individuals who've undergone cataract surgery: eye floaters. Floaters can be distracting and sometimes worrisome, but they are a relatively common occurrence. Let's explore the connection between cataract surgery and eye floaters after cataract surgery and discuss strategies for managing them.

Floaters in the anterior chamber of the eye or posterior chamber or vitreous, can be a natural side effect of the aging process. There are certain risk factors that increase the chances of a patient developing floaters, and one of these is cataract surgery. However, cataracts do not cause floaters. In fact, cataracts and floaters affect two completely different areas of the eye .

Floaters are a common side effect of cataract surgery, and they often disappear within a short period. However, sometimes they can persist and cause complications. Treatment can depend on the cause, but may include surgery and freeze treatment.

— Eye floaters are spots in your vision. They may look to you like black or gray specks, strings, or cobwebs. They may drift about when you move the eyes ...