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Cataract issue

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John C Hagan III, MD, FACS - Ophthalmology

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Cataract issue

by boomer183, Oct 17, 2007 04:08PM

Tags: cataract, Ophthalmology, cold, floaters, ophthalmologist, retinal, retinal detachment, Cataract Surgery

Just started having some trouble with my left eye which had cataract surgery about 18 mos ago. Lots of floaters, worse in sunlight. Some flashes in corner. Recently had severe cold. Is this a cataract related issue?

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by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS

, Oct 17, 2007 10:29PM

Cataracts don't cause floaters. You should see your eye surgeon Eye MD physician (ophthalmologist) as soon as possible to be sure that there is no retinal tear, hole or retinal detachment.

JCH III MD

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by leelee0110, Apr 24, 2008 07:01PM

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