Condition

Eye Floaters

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What are Eye Floaters?

Floaters are shapes or shadows that people can see drifting across their vision. The exact form and source of these floaters vary – they may appear as small dots or irregularly shaped strands.

Floaters are generally harmless and can become less noticeable over time, however in some cases they can be an indication of serious eye conditions especially when they are associated with flashes of light.

Causes of Eye Floaters

Here are some common causes associated with eye floaters:

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Age-related changes in the vitreous humor

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Infection/Inflammation

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Eye disease

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Eye injury

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Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD)

Eye Floaters Symptoms

Eye Floaters can manifest with various symptoms. The symptoms of eye floaters typically include:
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Perception of small specks, dots, or squiggly lines that float across your field of vision

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Dark spots or cobweb-like shapes in the visual field

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Increased visibility against bright backgrounds

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Floaters that move when trying to focus on them

When to seek medical advice
It is recommended to seek immediate medical attention if you experience a sudden increase in floaters accompanied by flashes of light or changes in peripheral vision. Additionally, if floaters significantly impair your vision, cause persistent disturbances, or are accompanied by eye pain, redness, or other discomfort, seeking professional evaluation is advisable. Changes in the characteristics of floaters or having high-risk factors for eye conditions also warrant prompt medical attention. Timely treatment by an eye care professional can help ensure proper management and the preservation of your visual well-being.
Eye Floaters Treatments

Treatment for eye floaters is rarely required and over time, as your brain adjusts to their presence, eye floaters will become less noticeable, and flashes will disappear. Sometimes dark glasses for eye floaters may be useful in minimising them if they are becoming an annoyance. In some cases, after PVD or secondary to an eye condition, floaters can become persistent, annoying and obstruct the vision, especially in some lighting conditions such as using the computer or driving on a sunny day. In these cases you may want to consider treating the floaters.

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