Eye Floaters Surgical Treatment

Although we encourage natural eye floaters treatments, there are times when nature has its limits. There are currently two widely used methods to remove eye floaters surgically, both with their corresponding risks and advantages.

Laser Treatment for Eye Floaters - This procedure is very risky and does not completely eliminate eye floaters.

FoV (Floaters Only Vitrectomy) - This procedure is mostly reserved for those whose eye floaters are creating vision impairment problems. This procedure's risks definitely outweigh its advantages as up to 30% of patients who undergo this procedure develop retinal detachment or other complications.

Future Research

Although both procedures are very risky, they are being continuously researched and improved. See ongoing eye floaters research.

7 Comments

By Donald Sepka - 2012-03-21

I've had floaters in both eyes for about 5 years. I don 't enjoy reading anymore, and I've been told that nothing can be done; learn to live with it, they said. Cruel, but true.

By Nick Williams - 2012-02-11

Hey guys, I'm 20 years old and developed heaps bad floaters in my left eye from working on a computer all day at Telstra. The day it happened was like a zap I'll never forget it then I had this transparent swirly line & a big black dot float over the field over my vision ever since.

I am a obsessive compulsive type, some days I don't let my floaters bother me. Others I find no real reason to get up in the morning and feel like my life is ruined I can't even enjoy a hot summer day anymore.

I'm definitely going to get a vitrectomy I'm just worried and pray to god I don't have any complications, has anyone else had the surgery and had complications from this?! Thanks guys, death to all floaters! lol

Add a comment here or email me at nickwilliamsnewacc@gmail.com

or add me on facebook Nick Williams

By Martha - 2012-02-07

I have just had a vitrectomy and the results in my left eye is amazing. I am 56 and both eyes have a vitreous detachment in the last year. My floaters were very annoying (and still exist in my right eye) and I was told they would dissipate or settle. they did not and I was constantly seeing whitish film, the "o" ring, and other items swimming about, especially when I looked around. After the vitrectomy, when the patch came off the next day, I could see completely clearly. It was phenomenal and I will do the right eye in the next 6 months. I am very happy and feel I have eyes of a 20 year old.

By ISAAC CORTES - 2011-11-27

I have eye floaters in both eyes.Three in left and one in right along with tangling tail and spider web net.I saw a floater specialist and told me he could not help me.I depend on my eyes for driving and reading and cant really do any effectively.Im 52 years old and had them for over fifteen months.Im in need of virectomy to recover back my life and work.

By marlo romley - 2011-11-03

I had vitrectomy done on both eyes in Nov 2004. 90% of floaters gone. [A few have now returned]. A side effect of the surgery is cataracts, usually within 2 months after surgery. You then need to remove cataracts and replace lens in eyes. This new lens MAY "fog" within 2 years and YAG laser is done to clear lens [not a big deal] If you decide on a vitrectomy get a very good retinal surgeon. Eyes after surgery look horrible very bloody but no pain and clear up in less than a week. They do one eye at a time usually a month apart.

By Monica - 2010-05-24

Hello, I've been researching eye floaters for quite a long time now. I 'm really unsure as to what the best treatment option is for my condition. Any recommendations?

By Adam - 2010-05-24

I am contemplating an eye surgery, but scared of the possible complications. Are there any other real alternatives out there?

Add a Comment