Hi there, I can't answer your question but I am curious to know if any of the professionals your friend has seen given any indications as to what the possible causes are for this issue to occur. I only ask because coincidently a friend of ours has just lost the sight in one eye due to this, and you are right, he has to go back and get the other eye seen to as well. He was told by some eye bloke that he had 'floaties', (whatever the hell they are), and apparently a specialist has said that this is the first indicator of Retina Detachment. I think his was a similar case as well...being told too late, presumably by the optician or someone!!

I had the same retinal surgery last Jan. I just continued to use all the eye drops religiously as directed. It took 3-4 weeks to feel normal again. That floating air bubble drove me crazy until it faded away! I have had many check ups since then with no problems. My vision is great in that eye. I was left with a slightly dialated pupil but it does not cause any problems.

I had two cataract surgeries 3 months before in Oct. The dr. said I had extreme nearsightness and was at much higher risk for retinal tearing. Was he right!

Flashing lights is another symptom to look out for. If you have any symptoms by all means get it checked out. The longer you wait, the more tearing occurs.