I have had floaters most of the last 10 years. Cataract removal 3 years ago increased the number. Mine always seem to come and go as it does for most seniors.
I had a major circular one break off a couple of weeks ago. Floating directly in front of the pupil making it difficult to read at times.
Had Dr. Ireland at St. Lukes (our cataract surgeon) and she said it was a clean break with no damage to the retinal wall. Two weeks later and it is about 50% of what it was.
Check your doctor for your specific issue as we are all different but sometimes "stuff" sounds alike when it may not be.
In the case of using laser surgery. be sure to ask about the risks of doing the surgery (if they would at all for the condition) VS the risk of doing nothing.
If it turns out to be the "usual" floater condition, you will get used to it. The eyes and ears have amazing adaptive capabilities.
Good luck.
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