vitrectomy surgery recovery - 3 months post op follow up
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
- This is a 3 months update after the vitrectomy surgery. All is fine at this point in time.
if you have any questions feel free to leave them in the comments below.
I live in NSW Australia and the vitrectomy has been performed at Vision Eye Institute Chatswood which I would highly recommend, if you live in NSW.
Glad your surgery went fine and that you are happy with the results.
I'd just like to say thank you for making these videos. I think it's important how much you have stressed that you didn't take the decision to have surgery lightly (cancelling it, and then rescheduling etc.) I just wish there was some way of quantifying how bad someone's floaters were, before they took the decision for surgery.
When you question the quality of your life...it is time!
Thank you for making this video. It was very helpful to me.
Cheers
I'm just 21 years old and I'm about to go crazy with floaters. doctors do not recommend vitrectomy. worst of all, I have no other choice.
your sharing is promising.
Thanks.
you probably need to find the right doctor. best of luck
@@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963 I agree, every doctor have his own decision
Hi, try atropine drops if you need temporary relief indoors. Outdoors you absolutely need sunglasses if you use atropine to protect your macula though.
Hey man, I'm 22 and I've been dealing with the same issue since I was 16. I'm no medical expert, but from what I understand a lot of ophthalmologists just aren't familiar with how floaters are treated. But there is a doctor in California who does a limited vitrectomy for floaters. It's apparently much safer than an entire vitrectomy. His name is Jerry Sebag if you're interested in looking into how this procedure works. Not everyone is a good candidate for this surgery, but some people are and I'm sure it can help depending on the severity of your floaters. Good luck.
How many floaters u have
What about now where are you now ?? All fine now also ?
Thank you very much
Thank you for your series of videos.
Hi There, So excited to come across your video. I actually saw Dr Chen in November last year and I'm making a decision to have the procedure. Can I ask why you chose Dr Chen? I've been very anxious about the surgery. I didn't like the idea of laying face down with the bubble, but it sounds like you don't have to do that. Will you do the other eye? How is your eye? Did Dr Chen explain the long term effects of Floaters only Vitrectomy? Sorry about all the questions. Need to know before I take the plunge .
I chose dr Chen because i saw his youtbe videos....and gained confidence he can do it
Thank you for sharing -My father had this surgery done and its was white blurry for about two weeks was not until third week it started clearing. Week four now much better he had the vitreous removal for swollen retina high pressure. He is older 80s but its clearing nicely he had no pain but takes time in his experience 3-4 weeks still not 100% clear yet. importantly take drops the DR. recommends as well .
Can you please draw the floaters that you had prior to fov surgeries? I’m trying to assess the number of floaters /intensity / against my floaters . The visualization of any type would be very helpful for further decision making purposes.
I cannot draw them...sorry
There where everywhere..all forma shapes ans sizes. Very distracting
Will you make more videos?
Can we get a 2 year update? Thank you.
Agreed, 2 year update please
Can you please advise the name of your surgeon and what city is he located in?
Hey I'd also like to say thankyou for these videos,my floaters have affected my quality of life,and i am booked in to see Dr Simon Chen
Hi. Good luck. You will be in good hands.
@@PetzGeso i am not sure what a frill is. I had one night when the entire eye image had water like ripples which made me panic, but it went away the next day. So...not sure if we are talking about the same thing...but nothing other than that.
@@PetzGeso what is your age?
And what your surgeon told about catract any side effect or High pressure in eye?
@@PetzGeso how old are u.... Nd do all ur floaters gone??
So you had surgery on only one eye with good results and no floaters in that eye.
Burt I assume you still have floaters in the other untreated eye, isn’t that still a problem for you ?
Or maybe I missed something and you actually had the procedure for both eyes ?
Thanx for this valuable and well thought out vlog, many appreciate it.
Let us know when / if cataracts develop. Kudos
When would you upload your new video update? I find myself right now in the decision making stage to go with the procedure or not. I have the same as you did but with me the laser surgery worked as to stop my blood vessels from continuing bleeding. Now, what I have is leftovers floaters which cause a small cloud in my vision and is annoying. Thank you
Any update sir? Hows your eyesight now
How are you now?
Thank you so much for sharing your expierence. My floaters began week after Cataract surgery. At first vision was clear. Then floater began. When I would look at people they were blurry. My retina doctor says the surgery would clear that up. But not pushing it . Just giving me an option.
How long did it take for you to recover fully? Thank you btw for all this work it's extremely helpful.
I have to say that i could see very well the next day with the exception of few hours after the drops...4 times a day. The redness cleared up in 3-4 weeks.
@@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963 who was your doctor!?
who performed your surgery
Hi. Thanks for your videos. After the gel substance was removed, did your doctor replace it with anything? My retina specialist say he doesn’t replace it with anything but I’ve heard on different TH-cam videos that they replace with saline. I’m confused.
Hello , I am having the same problem suffering from eye floaters the last 6 years ! I am very happy that I see that a person with the same problem with me , is having so good and safe results ! Could you please tell me who is your doctor and in which hospital he is working in order I can visit him !!? It would change my life , it would be really helpful for me to have a successful operation! Thank you very much in advance!
Are you in Sydney Australia?
Hello, how are you, I have watched your videos, and I would really like to know how you are now.
I am ok. No change. One operated eye without floaters, the other one still has. But they do not bother me
@@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963 That's great, I'm very happy to know that and I hope it continues to improve, thank you for answering. I'm watching a lot of videos where people are having surgery.
Did your prescription change at all? Im at almost 2 months, have to hold things about 16" away to focus on them now. Distance vision seems fine. Thank you for the videos
No prescrption change due to vitrectomy...but as i age, i am changing prescriptions slowly
Thank you for your videos. I’m now 2 days post op. About how long did it take for your vision to clear up and no longer be blurry?
my dad had this surgery done and its was white blurry for about 2 weeks was not until 3 weeks it started clearing. Week 4 now better he had the vitreous removal for swollen retina high pressure. He is older 80s but its clearing he had no pain takes time 3-4 weeks .
Hello, I have pvd in one eye, I also have floaters and I see flashes, I already went 3 times to the ophthalmologist and he says that everything looks ok . But he referred me to a retinologist because of flashes I went today and he says that my retina is perfect, no holes or tears I I asked him about the flashes and he said that I will continue to see them for more months or even years...I’m scared
Do you see flashes constantly? Are they distracting?
@@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963 yes my flashes are constantly and distracting🥺
Salutare, cred ca esti roman de origine. Hello, I think you are Romanian of origins. You said in the video that you found out you also had high eye pressure. You found out before surgery, and the surgeon did the vitrectomy knowing you have high eye pressure, or it happened after? Also, what were the values of your IOP? Please can you give me more details on this subject?
Hi there! I'm very happy for youre vision man wish all the best for you
I have question you have done vitrectomy with pvd induction or core and do you got 360 degree laser in surgery thank you so much for youre attention
Yes ...pvd induction. The doctor did a bit of laser just for safety and prevent a detachment
@@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963 very good, how is you're cataract now?
I want to do fov the next 2 months and Thanks for guiding me
I have a bit astigmatism with hyperopia the refraction is change aftet the surgery or not?
You did not experience Frill after the operation?
Thank you
@@hamidrezakarimi1466 no cataract so far. Your astigmatism should be the same after. I did have some frills after surgery but they went away after few days.
Hello does this surgery can harm Lens and Retina ?
Possible if the doctor in inexperienced....this is a high precision surgery.
I am 16 days post vitrectomy to remove fragments left by cataract surgeon. I'm still having significant headaches behind the eye, occasional pain in the eye and floaters. Is this normal?
Anyone deal with tons of gas bubbles? They move around anywhere you look and cover the surface with what looks like hundreds or thousand even of small some clear some black bubbles? Ive been to the eye doctor so many times now and they say my eyes are healthy. I really don't know what to do it is ruining my life.
You may describe floaters... glass bubbles would join into one. Whatbsort of eye doctot did you see? You need to see a retina specialist.
@@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963 Ive been to several good doctors in NH and a retina specialist a few months ago. I have another appointment with a different retina specialist now. Everything in my eye looks healthy just tons of tiny bubbles and some string floaters. The regular floaters don't bother me at all its the bubbles that are the problem.
Did u have diabetes when u did the victrectomy
No
Did you end up developing a cataract?
Not yet
Hi thank for your video, could U please comment on whether you saw any residual floater including old or new creation (dots, spots or blob) after three months recovery time? Please help us to comment more precisely. Because residual floater is very big factor of decision.
No residual floaters for me. Only one spot..probaly blood...barely see it.
what about that dark spot due to blood inside the eye?? has it completely vanished??
Yes
Hie Riya....are u considering vitrectomy
It is any difference on vision between natural jelly vitreous and the new one? It is exactly as in the other eye?
No difference...
Any cataract?
Or other issues
I am 27 and planning for it
Can you say who or where were you treated? I'm looking for a good ophthalmologist since I've been suffering from floaters for 15 years now and honestly is a torture for me
Chatswood -Sydney Australia
Did you notice your vitreous moving around after the surgery ? Especially when you move your eyes
No. All clear.
My redness in eye got increased after a 4 weeks of vitrecomy surgery. Is it normal
No. You should see your doctor
Hi how are you? Just checking in to see how your doing after your induced vitrectomy. I maybe having this operation very soon. An update would be great thanks.
I am doing very well. My life is back . No signs of cataract, or any issues so far. I will do a video update in a couple of months
@@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963 Oh awesome and you had the induced vitrectomy which they say is more higher risk for cataracts then a core vitrectomy?
Yes...that is the general consensus...however nobody has good statistics. Not inducing pvd has risk for further floaters and potential retinal detachment...low...but still risk
I see also the risk of frill with a core vitrectomy? but an induced vitrectomy less risk of frill?
@@alexanderstewart-dawson What exactly is frill?
Please tell us, did you end up with cataract development?
Not yet
Sir please can you tell me that Is this surgery also For the 17 years old Boyy?? Is it successful pls reply i am very stressed pls sir if u see my comment then pls replyy dear sir❤
Hello there it’s been two years you did your vitrectomy how’s everything please do an update. Thanks in advance
All good at my end. I am thinking about it.
Sir when you look outside at the sky you still see them ? Please reply
@@vrejmagic353 not with the operated eye. Floaters are gone completely. I can still see them with the other eye.0
@@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963 thx sir pleas give me contact you ?
How long have you stayed in Hospital , and when could you resume your normal daily activity ?
Are you having any floaters in the other eye ?
In fact i am suffering from floaters since 2014 and i lost the joy of the life due to that
I was in a day clinic for 3 hours....that was it.
Yes i have floaters in the other eye. Not as bad, but now they do not bother me any more
I understand....
Hello, have you had cataract since ?
No....not yet
Hi I have induced many floaters all of sudden, decreased eye productivity and increased strain. I am 25, is it good to have vitrectomy now ? I can see them covering many parts of eye. I have them in right eye. Can you please reply
Need to see a doctor....
Hey buddy..can I contact you...through your insta ID....I have same problem
@@eramshaikh_21397 sure
@@vaibhavparsadi6489 I am also having same problem .Can't judge whether to go for surgery or not
@@eramshaikh_21397 give me your insta I'd I m also suffering from floaters 😢😢
Can you see floaters in blue sky ? All floaters gone or not ?
All floaters from the operated eye are gone
@@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963 can
You decide vitrectomy for other eye?
Please.update
Hi, how are you doing? Do you have cataract yet?
Not yet...
Great!
No video = No Cataract !! 🤗🥰
What’s is the clinic and or doctors name?
Dr Simin Chen...Vision Eye Institute Chatswood, Sydney Australia
Simon
Thank you
When are you going to do surgery for other eyes
Not sure yet
Did you need to use gas or oil when undergoing the procedure?
The surgeon left some air/gas inside the eye which cleared in 2 days. No oil required. Oil is for retinal detachment procedures.
@@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963 How long did it take for you to "fully" recover from the surgery. Like when did you feel confident doing more risker things like lifting heavy things and moving around without fearing something might happen to your eye?
What gauge cutting tool was used? Can you share the doctor’s name or practice?
25 gauge. Dr Simon Chen - Vision Eye Institute Chatswood NSW Australia
@@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963 I would recommend to find someone who can dot 27 hauge vitrectomy
Can you do exercise like cycling?
Keep it low for few days. Cycling is fine after 1-2 weeks. Ask the doctor as well.
Any cataract?
Not yet
No cataract?
Not yet
How’s your eyes now are your floaters gone
Floaters gone in the operated eye. The other eye still ha floaters but thry do not bother me any more..as thr brain compensates. No cataract. All good. My.life is back after years of suffering.
Thank you for the video could you please tell me your thoughts on the following; Since there is such a large probability of a cataract due to removal of floaters via vitrectomy, I am wondering whether one is really just swapping one form of visual defect for another and perhaps cataracts would, most of the time, be worse than floaters?
I took the risk for that possibility....my floaters drove me mad.....
Which solution was used for vitrectomy
What do you mean...liquid?
Gas airbubble or silicone or saline
When you are going to do second eye surgery
@@parmarshadevsinh1082 air bubble, saline solution
@@parmarshadevsinh1082 not sure if i want to do the second eye. as one eye is floaters free, my brain compensates...so they do not bother me any more.
What is your age?
47
i am in 40 days and i have 3 dots in front of me and look like floaters i am sure. i am so worried .did u have something like this?
After surgery?
Yes i have one dot...probably some debris, or blood left over. Does not bother me.
@@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963 how long time passed? i have 3 dots in front of me very annoying
@@elenadolcezzamusic2337 2 years...
@@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963 did u observe any difference the first 6 months after recovery?
@@elenadolcezzamusic2337 no. I think i was lucky with my surgery...doctor was good, no complications so far, no left overs in the eye, quick healing.
do you have any frills??
No
@@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963 thank u very much sir I'm also same surgery at India I am also very happ y. 9.3.2021 done
@@prasasprasad494 Have you had any complications? How old are you?
@@prasasprasad494 which hospital?
Prasas hi where do u live in India iam from delhi suffering severily answer me
I am 24 can i do this surgery? (because of My age)
I think so. I am not a doctor so you need to talk to one. I heard about floaters can happen to any age.
I'm 23 and im recovering from my 2nd vitrectomy. if you find a skilled surgeon then go for it
@@SixShots5 Hey there, I know it's been about 2 months ago, but how are you doing now since recovery? Also, was your surgery FOV or full vitrectomy?
I'm 25 and thinking of getting treatment since my floaters have gotten too distracting to the point I don't feel safe driving in broad daylight.
@@KCEXE doing fine and it was full vitrectomy
@@SixShots5 Full, huh. I assume you had it done for more than just floaters?
But real glad to hear it's all worked out for you! Not many retina specialists/surgeons are willing to treat younger people like us.
Can I contact you in pm?
What do you want to know? Sure
Hi my friend… im 30 and the Floters killing me
I know the feeling
@@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963cuántas moscas ves ahora, te quedo alguna en los dos ojos?
Where you did your surgery? ❤
Chatswood NSW Australia