Is it worth removing the floaters in an MD affected eye

[fmarston]

I am a 33 year old and I have dry MD in my right eye. In my left one I had wet MD and I had been treated with avastin and lucentis. With regards to my right eye which I only have peripheral vision, do you think that remving the floaters from it is worth the risk? Lately I the amount of floaters increased in both eyes and thickened as well.

Thanks.

Fabian Marston

Malta

[andy1955 Macular Society]

Hello Fabian

The removal of floaters is usually done by way of a surgical procedure known as a vitrectomy. This involves removing the vitreous gel from the eye and thus the floaters. The gel is replaced with a saline substitute. There then would follow a recovery period.

We understand that success rates are usually good, but with any surgical procedure there is always a risk.

Whether you will get a great improvement in vision, we cannot tell. Have you discussed this with your eye consultant? If so, has he/she recommended surgery? Each individual is different and we cannot comment as to whether you are suitable in view of your macular condition.

Sorry we cannot be more specific.

Andy

Helpline

Macular Disease Society