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The term “eye floaters” is very common now. The number of patients seeking treatment for eye floaters is increasing gradually. What is an eye floater? It just means “Something that floats”. The patient experiences small dark objects – dots, webs, strings, thread, etc. in front of the eyes. It is not fixed, but moving. It darts away when the patient tries to focus on it. So, the name – eye floaters.
Simple eye floaters in a small level is harmless. It is seen in without any visual impairment or any other serious symptom, especially in senile people. But eye floaters are seen as a symptom in many other severe ophthalmic pathologies such as chorioretinopathy, macular edema, high myopia, retinal detachment, vitreous detachment, macular degeneration, etc. In hypertensive retinopathy and diabetic retinopathy also, patients may experience floaters. So, a differential diagnosis becomes absolutely necessary to proceed with treatment.
matha meris
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∙ 13y agothey never go away
I heard that some floaters dissolve . Has it happened to anyone?
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∙ 14y agoThere is no treatment for floaters.
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∙ 11y agoSometimes never
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∙ 14y agothey last forever
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Can Viagra cause eye floaters in one eye?
No. That would not be a typical reaction. Viagra is in no way connected to eye floaters. There can be serious side effects causing vision loss, but not floaters.
Can astigmatism give you eye floaters?
No - astigmatism only has to do with the shape of your eye. Floaters are a natural part of aging due to the changes in the jelly-like vitreous in the back of your eye. If you see many floaters, or floaters with flashes of light, make an appointment to see an eye doctor.
What causes eye floaters?
floaters form from solid vitreous fluid in the eye when you were a baby as you age it dissolves
Can the eye floaters tickle you?
Floaters can't be felt. Dr. Dan
Is it true that eye floaters are black in older people and white in young people?
No, I have eye floaters and I'm young, and they are black.
Are Eye Floaters bad to have at age 13?
You need to see an optometrist for an eye exam Another answer No, eye floaters are not bad, a lot of people have them, they usually won't remove them.
What eye problem has floaters and redness?
pinkeye
Can eye floaters come in color?
Yes
Can you still drive with eye floaters?
no dummy
What kind of eye exam is performed for flashers and floaters?
Flashers and floaters are pretty common eye problems, even if you have had floaters for years; if you see new ones you should go and have a general eye exam. There is no special exam for flashers either. You just have to talk with your eye care doctor for the best treatment.
Is it normal for a 9 year old to see lots of eye floaters?
Not usually unless it is in their genes. If their parents have eye floaters, it is most likely that this would happen.
If a 13 year old has Eye Floaters what should he do?
He should get an eye checkup. 13 is quite young to be getting floaters. So a checkup would be a good idea.
