A fluid level indicator (50) for indicating the fluid level in an ophthalmic irrigation and/or aspiration system comprises a chamber (10) configured for holding a surgical fluid (F). The chamber (10) comprises at least one fluid port (72; 74) and a pressure port (71) for connection to a pressure source (20). A channel (140) extends from the chamber (10). The fluid level indicator (50) comprises a float (160) having a float body (162) disposed within the chamber (10) and a stem (164) extending from the float body (160) into the channel (10). The float body (160) is configured to move with the level of fluid within the chamber (10), thereby moving the stem (164) along the channel (140) extending from the chamber (10). The position of the stem (164) within the channel (40) indicates the fluid level within the chamber (10).