Right after my retinal laser treatment, I thought I was in the clear. Vision saved, problem solved. But within days, strange specks and shadowy strings began floating through my sight—like tiny cobwebs drifting around. I blinked, I rubbed my eyes, I even tried convincing myself it was just dust. But nope—those floaters were here to…
I remember staring at the ceiling one morning after my YAG laser procedure, blinking several times, hoping the strange squiggly shadows would disappear. They didn’t. It was the beginning of my journey into understanding what was happening inside my eye. If you’ve had YAG capsulotomy and now you’re seeing floaters, you’re definitely not alone—and no,…
If you’ve ever had retinal laser therapy—maybe for a retinal tear, diabetic retinopathy, or another issue—you might’ve noticed something strange afterward: floaters. Those pesky little specks, cobwebs, or shadows drifting across your vision can catch you off guard. I remember squinting at my phone screen a few days after a laser procedure, thinking my screen…