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Can floaters result from ptosis correction?

I has ptosis correction in my right eye 2 months ago and in the last week or so have developed a couple of floaters with some flashing. Could this be connected to the surgery? Thank you.

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Dr. Ahad Mahootchi, MD
Dr. Ahad Mahootchi, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on Nov 3, 2018
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