Seeing dots or floaters in the eyes can be distracting and lead to panic. While most of these objects are normal, some may be an important issue that requires discussion with your doctor.
Prof. Dr. Tansu Erakgün
Retina Diseases and Vitreoretinal Surgery Specialist
Born on March 20, 1968, in İzmir, Prof. Dr. Tansu Erakgün completed his middle education at Saint Joseph College and his high school education at Karşıyaka Gazi High School. After graduating from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 1992, which he entered in 1986, he began his residency training in the Department of Ophthalmology at Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital in the same year. In 1997, he became a specialist...
About Me VideosWhat should be done about floating objects in the eyes?
The appearance of these objects is generally;
- They are spots and small colored dots.
- They may resemble a spider web.
- They can be in the form of thread and ribbon.
Why and How Do Eye Floaters Occur?
Most often, this is caused by changes with age. As the eyes age, the vitreous structure loses its structure, becomes liquid and withdraws from the pupil. Their shadow causes the threadlike parts seen.
Floaters also occur when the vitreous separates from the surface portion of the retina. Meanwhile, stimulation of the retina usually causes sparkles in the eye.
Inflammation and bleeding in the eye, blood vessel problems, and other injuries can often lead to these objects.
Floating objects in the eye may also be protein spots and other substances left inside the eye while it was forming in the womb.
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What Should Be Done for Early Diagnosis?
When eye floaters and sparkles begin, your ophthalmologist should be contacted immediately. It is a situation that requires rapid intervention. It may be a sign of retinal detachment, which can cause blindness.
Treatment of Eye Floaters Izmir
When eye floaters are large and numerous enough to interfere with vision, your ophthalmologist may recommend surgery or laser therapy.
| Processing Time | 30 minutes |
| Risks | Infection, bleeding, retinal tear |
| Side Effects | Cataract development |
| Who Could It Be? | Those whose quality of life is impaired due to flying |
| Return to Work Time | 15 days |
Izmir Floating Objects Treatment Prices
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F.A.Q.
How are eye floaters treated?
Treatment of eye floaters may be necessary, especially if it causes vision loss. Surgical methods are generally used in the treatment of eye floaters. Surgical methods include removing the vitreous humor from the eye and replacing it with a new one. Another method used in the treatment of eye floaters is “The method is laser treatment.
Are eye floaters important?
Eye floaters are objects that move within the eye and cause distortion of images, and they may be important depending on the situation. Eye floaters are generally associated with the movement of the fluid called vitreous humor, which is found within the eye. Vitreous humor is a fluid within the eye and “It is a structure that protects the shape of the eye. Deterioration of the vitreous humor over time may cause the formation of floaters in the eye.
Do eye floaters go away over time?
Whether eye floaters will go away over time may differ for each person, and therefore it is important to consult a doctor. Whether or not eye floaters will go away, and the treatment methods to be applied for this may be necessary, especially if it causes vision loss. In the treatment of eye floaters, “Surgical methods are generally used. After the treatment, the problem is usually completely resolved.
References:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/eye-floaters/symptoms-causes/syc-20372346
Sendrowski, D. P., & Bronstein, M. A. (2010). Current treatment for vitreous floaters. Optometry-Journal of the American Optometric Association, 81(3), 157-161.