floaters only vitrectomy recovery - day 2 - eye patch removal

This is the next day after vitrectomy surgery, 24 hours after. The day includes the eye patch removal, catching up with the doctor and starting the eye drops - 4 times a day.

[@Tbh-ww3vm]

Had this done 5 weeks ago My next day vision was like yours little blurry That was because of the dilation of the eye from the surgery After 4 days it was as good as normal I only needed 2 drops, not the pressure drops Good job

[@Matt-cn3uk]

did you have sleep face down or anything else in particular?

[@mariadanezis5333]

GOD BLESS YOU. I hope everything is well with you.

[@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963]

All well after 2 years

[@MUHAMMADTHOHA1000]

I have floaters also, I hope it's nothing serious, I hope you get well soon

[@hollyholst1125]

Happy that you are doing so well!

[@qdmazo]

Pretty remarkable your doing well. What are the stitches for. I am to have this operation and there was no mention of stitches?

[@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963]

The doctor chose to stich the holes for ensuring no leaks. His choice, not mine. He took one stick out after few days, and another one disolved over time. Perhaps the needles moved a bit and the holes got larger during surgery...but i do not really know

[@jlb74a]

amazing! your eye is not bleeding. I've seen a few FOV "after" videos and patient's eyes are very irritated (redness) for days and sometimes their eyes show signs of bleeding. Does it depend on the gauge doctors use? why wouldn't doctors use the tinniest one on every patient? I'm happy for you.

[@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963]

My doctor chose to do 2 sutures...maybe that is why less bleeding. He used a 25 gauge

[@tammygravis1462]

YOu can't even tell anything was done. I suffer a lot and happy for you. I'm afraid of the surgergy.

[@kevin.aguirre]

Hey! Good video! Very informative. Just quick quick question: are you nearsighted by the way? If you are, how strong is your prescription? I wish you a safe recovery, man!

[@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963]

Hi. I am not nearsighted. I have a pretty good eyesight generally speaking, ignoring the floaters.

[@9859660581]

Are floaters gone

[@mohamedkord6015]

Are floaters gone

[@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963]

@@9859660581 yes

[@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963]

@@mohamedkord6015 yes

[@pastcubul]

The pupil is still dilatated so you see blurry obviousely

[@iamgoldsales4948]

Did you notice your vitreous moving around after the surgery ? Especially when you move your eyes

[@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963]

No. All clear. Minor spot only, which is some debris or blood cloth. Rarely notice it, but still there, even today after 2 years

[@iamgoldsales4948]

@@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963 ok thanks. I see fluids moving around all over my eyes 😢

[@themusicscene.]

​@@iamgoldsales4948did you have vitrectomy for floaters?

[@enza3770]

You have your head up to do this video…what about face down recovery…your taking a chance!

[@payuhavaiyasusri6881]

Please update

[@rigilchrist]

Thanks for this. I am considering Vitrectomy to treat my PVD floaters (large cloudy area). I notice your right pupil is much larger than the left. I presume this is an effect of dilating drops? How is it now?

[@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963]

Yes..large pupil is a result of dilation. All good now after more than 2 years. No side effects...only aging.

[@alejandrog.sillero8871]

@@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963 Hello Pati, how are you, im suffering for floaters on one eye but I did not have a PVD. I remember you said in one video that you chose the induced PVD option. That means that you didnt have a PVD already? And also, I didnt hear how much did it cost you, If you can tell me please :(

[@kayakdog4884]

I have the same, PVD that resulted in a tear that had laser tx and I'm left with jelly floating around in my eye which is hard to tolerate I have a vitrectomy booked end of the month and doc told me I will need a bubble placed

[@sonnenblumeg.9570]

Do you had also very, very long black strings moving very fast? If yes are they gone ? How is your vision today? Do you still see floaters? Wish you all the best and a clear vision

[@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963]

My floaters were of all types. Dots, strings,clouds.... all gone now from my right eye. Left eye still has some , but now they do not bother me. The right eye being clear...compensates

[@swatipandey8432]

​@@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963how are you now sir

[@dm5943]

Did you have to stay face down for any length of time?

[@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963]

No. That is needed when there is a retinal detachment, to ensure that retina eill stay in place for some time. Not my case....

[@lupitazacarias8]

We’re you able to open and close your eye with the eye patch ?

[@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963]

No. The patch tapes your eye closed

[@librapower7810]

Had my vitreoctomy surgery yesterday, took my eye patch off today, I've got 100% opaque blurred vision in it and it has not improved all day, sort of concerned as I wasn't given any aftercare or guidelines on what to expect, also my eye is so much more bloodshot than yours, ive had the pvd induced surgery

[@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963]

Sorru to hear that. How are you now?

[@haqsach4147]

How are you now?

[@rohitbadiwal3132]

Should every floaters patient go for this surgery ?

[@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963]

Not necessarily...depends on the floaters and how bad they are

[@Amintor]

Te operaste los dos ojos?

[@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963]

No

[@Amintor]

@@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963 que te ocurría en el ojo?

[@robertorzol6397]

So how is your vision now?

[@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963]

My vision is good for my age

[@robertorzol6397]

@@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963 I assume that no regrets for doing the vitrectomy?

[@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963]

@@robertorzol6397 no regrets

[@vrejmagic353]

@@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963 can you see the clear sky outside now too? No floaters ?

[@tokajileo5928]

what gauge was it? were you under aenesthesia?

[@9859660581]

Probably 25

[@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963]

25. Partial aenesthesia. I was awake and aware during surgery...but lightly sedated

[@asgard168]

@@vitrectomyforfloaters-pati5963 Given the invasive nature of the surgery, is there option to opt for general anesthesia? Recently went for eye examination for floaters and flashers, I already have trouble (irritation) keeping my eye open with all the bright light shining in for just a few minutes continuous.