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By Mayo Clinic staffMost eye floaters require no treatment. If your eye floaters are so numerous that they significantly interfere with your vision, your doctor might suggest a surgical procedure that uses a hollow needle to withdraw the vitreous from your eye. The vitreous is replaced with a saltwater solution. However, this procedure can cause retinal detachment and cataract, and it may not remove all floaters.