Below are testimonials from my own patients who have had vitrectomy for floaters or “FOV.” I’ve set up this page as a convenient (easy) way to leave a testimonial about their experiences and a place where you may ask questions.
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Dear Randy,
All I can say is THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
I am reporting back to you as asked and promised that I completed my 10 day follow up today with my local retina specialist here in Nashville, TN.
My vision in my operated eye is 20/30 which is exactly the same as prior to my FOV.
My pressure is 11 which I’m told is 100% normal… it was 14 last checked by you.
Most importantly, my retina is fine.
The floaters are G O N E!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Simply no longer. All of them. I was anticipating a good result Randy, but was managing my expectations.
You delivered all that and more. I know results will vary, but my vision has simply never been so crisp. The numeric 20/30 “grade” does not in any way speak to the truly drastic improvement / clarity in my vision now that the floaters are gone.
I went for a mountain bike bike ride yesterday on a bolt blue sunny day and just marveled at the acuity.
Your professional skills have been a game changer for me. So many years of toleration, frustration, two laser procedure attempts… both useless… and finally a 100% remedy.
Incredible.
As continued follow up, I will continue my two eye drop regimen as directed.
If there is anything else you’d like from me as your patient, just ask and I will comply.
I am eternally grateful.
Respectfully,
Michael I
M,
So glad you are doing well. Thanks for keeping in touch and taking the time to share with others.
r
Hello Dr. Wong and fellow readers
I would like to share my FOV experience with you in the hope that it aids you in making your difficult decision. I first noticed floaters in my vision in my early teens – at that point it was a manageable problem. As time passed the problem got worse and worse – it got so bad that I didn’t feel completely comfortable driving anymore. I had to do something about it and luckily I found Dr. Wong. I had FOVs done over the summer of 2014. I am now 10 months post-op and cataract free. I am pleased with the results of the surgery – I can flick my eyes back and forth like I could only imagine before the surgery. If floaters are severely reducing your quality of life then I would recommend getting FOV.
Thank you
Nemanja Radoja
Nemanja,
Glad you have done so well. Thank you very much for sharing your experiences with others.
Randy
In February 2015, I decided to give myself a rather unusual birthday present: a vitrectomy to relieve my right eye from constant prominent floaters in my field of vision. I also have some in my left eye but they out in my peripheral vision. I did not undertake this operation lightly. In fact, I had an alternative procedure done five separate times with a laser (vitriolosis?) but with limited success. For those of you who have investigated this procedure, it depends heavily on you being able to direct the doctor to see the floater you actually are seeing; many times you and the doctor are seeing different floaters so the success rate can vary greatly. The vitrectomy Dr. Wong performed removed as much of the vitreous as possible and replaced it with saline solution. Yes, there can be complications, such as cataracts forming more quickly, but I have had the start of cataracts in both eyes, so that wasn’t an issue. The actual operation lasted about 15 minutes, there was hardly even any mild discomfort after a day or two and I had a significant improvement in vision. I know I’ m only a few months out but the difference is remarkable.
I would unquestionably recommend Dr. Wong for issues involving floaters. After being annoyed and suffering for over 40 years with floaters, what a gift of improved sight he has given me. I might also add that he has a very interactive website with webinars and answers to questions. I enjoyed his webinars, taped from previous live interactions with patients on the computer in real time. I highly recommend a thorough review of his website before proceeding. Dr. Wong is an extremely professional, competent and affable person who really cares and takes the time to explain to you all the ramifications of the procedure. I thank him immensely for what he’s done for me.
Bob Marcotte
Massachusetts
Hi Bob,
I live in MA as well. Would you mind private messaging me about your experience?
Thanks,
Chris M
Hi, Bob:
Thanks for your testimonial. I am also from Massachusetts, so can you tell me – after Dr. Wong did the FOV vitrectomy, did you have another, local doctor for regular checks? If the vitrectomy leads to a retinal tear, one needs to get to a doctor quickly, I believe. Thanks in advance.
John I,
We are hosting another webinar tomorrow night, 1/31/17. Here’s the link if you are interested.
https://my.demio.com/ref/rpnN9mpvATn8oPPE
All the best,
Randy
THIS IS FOR ANYONE THAT SUFFERS FROM ANNOYING FLOATERS. FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE I WOULD
HIGHLY RECOMMEND DR. WONG FOR A FOV PROCEDURE .THIS WILL ELIMINATE ALL OF YOUR FLOATERS!
DR. WONG IS AN EXCEPTIONAL RETINA SPECIALIST! TWO YEARS AGO I DROVE 350 MILES TO HAVE THIS
PROCEDURE DONE AND THE RESULT WAS CERTAINLY WORTH THE TRIP.
Steven,
Thank you and congrats! Glad you are so happy.
Thank you also for taking the time to share with others.
Randy
In todays world I feel the medical profession can be quite arrogant and complacent.
All the Ophthalmologists I’ve seen said “get use to it “or “floaters are your friends”. Yes floaters are benign but they can be very obstructive to your vision. Vitreous opacities or floaters should be thought of as cataracts of the vitreous and treated as cataracts are. To me they are worse because they move and have different values of opaqueness which make them very annoying and driving at night was boardering on dangerous . Randy is a pioneer in advocating change in the stigma against people with severe floaters. It’s been almost three weeks since my surgery in my left eye and all I can say is, MY VISION THANKS YOU!
Brian,
Thanks so much for sharing your experience and views with everyone.
All the best,
Randy
Dear Dr Wong, Reading these comments about your expertise gives me hope! I live in Germany and here even the Dr who performes such operations has taken time to talk me out of getting the FOV done. However, could you please recommend me a great surgeon here in Germany if you know or know of one with similar competence and track record what you have ? I am very
much looking froward to your kInd reply! Many thanks in advance! Best regards,
Tamas
I am so sorry, but I do not know any surgeons in Germany though there are many great retinal surgeons there.
All the best,
Randy
Our next webinar is this Monday 10/30. Register here.
I am a 23yo F considering FOV. I was born with retinopathy due to prematurity and me retina was detached when I was born. They were able to fix it and fast forward. I started seeing floaters when I was 12, and it was always told it something you just learn to live with. I developed cataracts when I was 14 which they say was also due to my prematurity. I got cataract surgery on my lt eye when I was 15 and rt eye when I was 17. Now I am looking into the FOV because I was told now I have options which peaked my interest. The floaters are mainly a concern with work and the bright computer they blend in wifh the letters at times and I ger HAs, and outside or any bright space really just trying to look past them. I would just like to know if there would be any differences or other risks given my hx since from what I have read so far the most common effects they are concerned about is retinal detachment and developing cataracts and I have had both. I also read they have two ways of doing it one the normal way which takes 2 to 3 hours and they have a sutureless way that takes about 30 min, but I am assuming that wont be an option in my case? Thank you for reading this, I look forward to your response. Kind Regards.
Sorry for the extreme delay…my fault.
I usually perform vitrectomy using 25 gauge instruments. In my opinion, much safer and more efficient the previous systems. Either could work with you.
Randy
Sir did u experience any macula pucker after for in your career
It is unusual for macular pucker to develop after a vitrectomy but I have heard of it on occasion.
Randy
Hello, I have been looking at your site for a while, I congratulate you, thinking about the psychology of the patient, because it is a real test of these floating bodies, I had a detachment of retina to the left eye that was treated quickly.
But I have floating bodies that displease me.
I am French and Swiss, I went to see a specialist in Switzerland to operate, he is in lausanne Pr. D. smet
He wants to make me a micro vitrectomy, I would like to know if I would not have residues vitreous in the eye? It is important for me because the operation is expensive. And I do not want to pay for anything. Thank you
I have 25 years old
Hope you are well. I apologize for the extreme delay in responding.
Could you re-send your question? I don’t quite understand.
Randy
hello im from Pakistan i have eye floater i take the atni depression tablets and start my floater with some high depression tablets When they leave, they are reduced my ag 24 year I was checkup many time doctor say not see any floater in your eye now I’m very upset for this can possible removing this with without surgery and i know about surgery i heard vitrctomy is very dangerous treatment This can also worsen the eye please help me what is my problem eye floater or eye weakness
Zohaib alfridi,
I am sorry for your troubles. I don’t know how I can help you in Pakistan. You should learn more about vitrectomy – in my opinion, it is not as dangerous as you state.
All the best,
Randy
can floater ride with time and can use multivitamin help full for ride to floater??
Zohaib,
I think it’s quite possible that a floater disappears with time. I am not aware that multivitamins would be helpful.
Randy
thankyou so much for answer i have seen your many surgery’s godblass you best of luck i wish like you some one great surgeon in my country.
Zohaib afridi,
Thanks!
Randy
Hello Dr Randall Wong.
My name is Jalil and I had vitreous detachment that cause immense amount of floaters on my eyes and I was thinking about FOV to remove them and have clear vision as I use before ! My questions Dr Randall Wong is Do you know any good Dr Specialist in Ma ? also is the prescription change after the POV ? Thank You Dr Randall Wong.
Jalil,
Do you mean Maine? Not familiar with any. So sorry.
Randy
Hi Dr. Wong,
I am curious about the typical price for a surgery like this? Do insurance companies tend to cover this type of surgery?
Thanks,
Hugh
Please reach out to Chrissy rwongcm13@gmail.com
I apologize for the long delay. Somehow I missed this.
Randy
Do most patients opt for sedation? Is it recommend? Can anyone share experiences?
Sorry the long delay.
Over 90% opt for sedation. Not an issue.
Randy
Hello. My name is Markus from sweden. I have recently gotten a floater in my right eye. From what I can Google it is a Weiss ring directly fixed in my line of vision. My question is if Weiss rings that are fixed are easier or harder to treat and also I would like to ask what the price is for an operation? The doctors I’ve seen here say I will get used to it but I really can’t see how since I can’t focus my right eye causing me headaches and sometimes nausea.
Sorry for the long delay. Please contact Chrissy rwongcm13@gmail.com for logistics and pricing. A centrally located Weiss should still move with eye movement. If what you see is fixed, please get examined to make sure it’s not something else. Randy
Hello dr Wong I have a question 31 with about 10 floaters in my right eye that bother me because most of them are con web like or clumped together to make them larger
…. I have a question I am legally blind in my one eye I was born with this so very low vision that is not correctable with any surgery . Would I still be a candidate for my right eye since the floaters in my left eye don’t bother me due to the legal blindness ? As long as my eye is healthy would most doctors still complete this surgery ?
So sorry for the long delay, I lost this question.
You are still technically a candidate, but since you have the one better functioning eye, you and your surgeon should discuss the risks and benefits thoroughly. Randy
If an almost 40 year old hasn’t had a PVD but wants a FOV, why is it some patients end up with frill and/or target cells even if the doctor induces a POV but some end up having”dazzling” eyes? Is it a matter of luck?
In my opinion, related to age of the patient. Frill seems to be related to the young.
Sorry for long delay. My mistake.
r
Randy, hi. I have a retinal surgeon in Florida who has done FOVs before, but he says “only if I push him” and then he gave me a 7% chance of a RD. I have heard you quote a considerably lower risk that that. When you quote 2% (ish) do you achieve this by rigorously screening for candidates, or do you feel that such low incidence of RD has come from years of experience in which you have perfected the method ? I’m trying to decide if my guy is not good cos he doesn’t do very many. My question was inspired by the difference in cost. If you did the surgery, with my insurance it would cost me > $4000 per eye, vs. $800 with my local surgeon. Sorry if this is unanswerable.
So sorry for the delay. Not sure about finances, but up here, you’d have to pay a facility fee/anesthesia fee which is about 80%. Insurance should cover this BTW.
r
Have some lattice degeneration 54 yr. eyes in good health 2020 floaters both eyes is there a chance you could help ..
Yes. Likely we can help.
r
Is an FOV recommended for those under the age of 20?
It can happen, but it’s case by case.
r
Hi! Would you happen to know any good doctors in northern California?
I don’t know any personally, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any great docs in the SF area.
r
Hi Randy,
Would you ever do a FOV just to remove several large floaters (ie. in, get rid of visible floaters, out)? As opposed going in and removing 98% of the vitreous? I understand that this may not be “worth it” and floaters may reoccur, but if its just large floaters bothering a patient, wouldn’t it be beneficial to keep as much as the vitreous in tact as possible?
The problem is that there is really no way to know that the floaters I see when examining you are exactly the same or all the floaters you see. You (the patient) are not supposed to see your own vitreous whereas everything in your vitreous is visible to me (the examiner).
r