Condition
Eye Floaters
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:
Age-related changes in the vitreous humor
Infection/Inflammation
Eye disease
Eye injury
Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD)
Eye Floaters Symptoms
Perception of small specks, dots, or squiggly lines that float across your field of vision
Dark spots or cobweb-like shapes in the visual field
Increased visibility against bright backgrounds
Floaters that move when trying to focus on them
When to seek medical advice
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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