Post-Op Day 2 Update: Vitrectomy for Floaters (FOV). No pain, successful PVD, but still "waiting" behind the bubble.
Hey everyone, thanks for the support on my post right after surgery. I’m now about 44 hours in. Here is the current status:
The Medical Side: • Zero Pain: I haven’t had any pain at all since the procedure.
• Successful PVD: The surgeon successfully induced a PVD (Posterior Vitreous Detachment) during the surgery.
• Good Eye Pressure: My Day 1 check-up yesterday showed that the eye pressure was perfect. The Vision (with a big "but"):
• The Bubble: The air bubble is still very much in the way. It’s like looking through a fishbowl, so I can’t fully judge the success of the surgery yet. A lot of my field of vision is still blocked or distorted by the air.
• Sharpness above the line: I can now look over the edge of the bubble. What I see there is surprisingly crisp and distortion-free. The old "clouds" seem to be gone from that section of my vision. Reading already: I’m surprised to find that I can actually read with my operated eye (looking over the bubble). The central vision is clear.
• Light sensitivity: The light feels natural. I was worried things might feel too intense, but the light intake feels "normal" and comfortable, even without the vitreous. Maybe this changes after the bubble settles down more.
• The New "Speck": I’ve noticed one tiny, pitch-black speck. It moves lightning-fast in the new fluid and stops dead when I stop moving my eye. Likely some surgical debris ? , it's noticeable but not to big to be honest.