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Eye Floaters After Facial IPL

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Updated 23 Sep 2009
Posted 22 Sep 2009
Not Worth It
Spent: $1,100 in New York City, NY

i was enthusiastic for good results. but, i did not expect to compromise my eyesight. the floaters are extremely bothersome and i worry they might be indicative of a laser burn.

has anyone else incurred eye floaters from facial laser, IPL or photofacial?

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jasoka (1 post) 29 Sep 2009
I too have eye floaters after treatment, it's been about two weeks and seems a little better now. I also had worse vision for about the first week after a facial treatment that is pretty much back to normal now. The treatments are not worth the worry.
sudie (8 posts) 5 Oct 2009
no one had mentioned that floaters were a possible risk. did your doctor specify that to you before the procedure? my floaters are bad and have not dissapated at all. i've had them since last april.
Carla D (40 posts) 30 Sep 2009
Yes I feeel my vision was affected by IPL. Had 3 treatments, full face partial chest and had 2nd degree burns. My eyes are sensitive to sunlight, brights lites and the white on tvs and computers, I also have floaters, will now get them checked since this has happened to someone else. Good luck
sudie (8 posts) 5 Oct 2009
i've had my floaters since last april when i got the procedure. i also had 2nd degree burns on my chest. my floaters have not dissapated at all. they are extremely bothersome.
Ben63 (1 post) 9 Oct 2009
I thought eye protection was typically used for all IPL procedures. Are you saying that even with your eyes covered, you could still see a bright light from the IPL, and that has affected your vision?
sudie (8 posts) 13 Oct 2009
hi ben, the doctor placed eye protection over my eyes very loosely. he applied the laser very close to my eye on the left side as i had some spots there. i saw the light come from under the eye protection and told him so. he said not to worry about it and continued to apply the laser. i did not experience pain, just a funny sensation which i thought was from the brightness of the light. the next day, i realized i had many floaters. sudie
esstella (1 post) 5 Dec 2009
I had IPL yesterday and had goggles on and all the eye protection. Every time she used the laser a bright red flash occured and half way through I had to rest as my eyes were really aching. Today I can barely look at computer screen and my eyes feel like they have been straining for a straight week! I called the IPL people and they had never had an issue before. Called an optometrist and they want to see me ASAP. Apparently all people see the flash every time the laser goes off but this really hurts today. I really want my face fixed, but I will not risk my eyes (have already had eye Lasik a few years ago).
Carla D (40 posts) 17 Jan 2010
What did the optometrist tell you? I went to an opthamologist twice and was told there was not retinal damage, and he would not check for infection or anything. I still can't stay on computer for long, having tearing in right eye, pain, hazy vision and the doctor (Twice) did nothing. Please let me know if he diagnosed or treated your eye. Thanks
Stonewall (2 posts) 12 Dec 2010
I had one laser treatment last spring and two days later had severe floaters in my right eye. Cannot find anyone who will verify this is possible and have been to several eye clinics.
sudie (8 posts) 5 May 2011
same for me. the floaters occurred within 24-48 hours and are pretty severe, like a vitreous haze. i have seen 5-6 notable nyc eye doctors, none will verify this is possible or due to IPL treatments.

i know for fact in both mind and heart the IPL caused the floaters. the extent of the symtoms and timing are too obvious.
Fate (1 post) 23 Jul 2011
Hmm I have a black dot in my vision after my second round of IPL. I noticed it 2 days after, and went to the optomertrist, who couldn't see anything but said I was probably stuck with it. I'm due for a third next week, really not sure whether I should go.
Stonewall (2 posts) 23 Jul 2011
Probably a result of the laser. There can be direct burning or just a result of the trauma of the procedure. I have tried the laser guy in Florida. Cleared up some small floaters, gave me a few new ones. Could not zap the large veil over my right eye. Scheduled for victrectomy consultation in August. We'll see.
ruined eyes (1 post) 13 Feb 2012

Its too much of a coincidence. IPL damages the eyes because the inside of the mouth is quite hollow. Ive tried putting black cloth inside my mouth and this reduced the bright light I see during treatments. The light is also coming from the back of the eyes. I am afraid IPL ruined my eyes. So much for FDA approval. my eyesight is ruined.


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