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Retinal detachment post-op floaters
Answered by
Michael J Kutryb, MD - Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, glaucoma, Laser Vision Correct
Kutryb Eye Institute - Titusville
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Retinal detachment post-op floaters
by ricardo1984, Sep 24, 2009 06:34PM
Hello. It's been 2 weeks now since I had surgery to repair retinal detachment caused by a enormous tear. Doctor said my case was pretty difficult and put silicone oil to keep the retina in place. So far so good, but today I've noticed I can still see all those black dots floating around my vision. They are not like regular floaters, but more like fixed opaque spots that I see whenever I blink. The thing is, I can't tell if they are new floaters or the very same floaters I had before surgery and can see now as my vision progresses.
Is this a sign my retina may be detaching again? Thanks in advance.
Is this a sign my retina may be detaching again? Thanks in advance.
Doctor's Answer
by Michael J Kutryb, MD, Sep 25, 2009 08:14PM
, Sep 25, 2009 08:14PM
You need to talk things over with your retinal surgeon. It's not my place and would be irresponsible for me to offer you advise since I did not do your surgery. Sometines the floaters are normal in a situation like this and to be expected and other times it can be sign of a new problem - less likely. Call your doctor.
MJK MD
MJK MD
