Can cataract surgery cause floaters?
On One Hand: Floaters as a Result of Cataract SurgeryCataract surgery is an invasive surgery of the eyeball. Any type of invasive eye surgery elevates the risk of a retinal tear or detachment. It can also cause a more common condition known as a vitreous detachment. Any of these conditions will cause a patient to see floaters.On the Other: Floaters Independent of Cataract SurgeryThe vitreous body is the fluid that fills the middle part of the eyeball. Small bits of protein are constantly floating in the vitreous fluid. They cast a shadow on the retina and cause the appearance of floaters. Retinal tears, retinal detachments and vitreous detachments can happen without cataract surgery and still cause floaters to appear.Bottom LineCataract surgery can cause floaters, but it is not the only reason that floaters can appear. Floaters can be a normal thing to experience. However, they can be a sign of dangerous eye conditions, such as a retinal tear or retinal detachment.
