I had cataract procedurs in December 2012. A few weeks ago I thought something got into my eye while I was driving. ove a few days, the larger part of wht I thought as a foreign body (mascara,eyelash or the like) had gone but I still have what seems from the inside looking out to be an eyelash in my eye. yesterday I went to an optometrist who checked my eyes and said there was nothing there - yet I can still see the black eyelash shape, even when my eye is shut. I have been rinsing the eye and have been using eyedrops regularly. It is very annoying as sometimes I think an insect if flying near my face. Any suggestions? the optometrist also told me my eyesight would not pass a driving test, although I have no trouble with signs etc in the distance and I can also now read without glasses. any suggestion?