Floaters
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Floaters
Eye floaters often happen as people age due to the vitreous in your eyes becoming more liquid in texture. This causes fibers within the jelly-like fluid to press together and cast shadows on your vision.
Should I See A Doctor If I Have Eye Floaters?
It's essential to contact an ophthalmologist right away if you've noticed new floaters that weren't there before or peripheral vision loss. Dr. Khan will assess your eyes and determine a possible cause.
Some of the leading causes of floaters include:
- Eye changes due to age
- Inflammation in the eye
- Bleeding in the eye
- A torn retina
- Complications from eye surgery
- A side effect of certain medications
Some of these causes are rather serious, so it's important to get a diagnosis.
Treatment For Eye Floaters
The two main kinds of treatment for eye floaters include a small incision to remove the fluid or a laser surgery option.
Dr. Khan will discuss the procedures with you and work to find the best course of action for your health and vision.
Give Holly Springs Eye & Laser a call today to request an appointment.
What Are The Symptoms Of Eye Floaters?
Eye floaters often happen as people age due to the vitreous in your eyes becoming more liquid in texture. This causes fibers within the jelly-like fluid to press together and cast shadows on your vision.
Some of the symptoms of this problem include:
- Spots appearing when you move your eyes that then disappear when if you try to focus on them.
- Specks showing up noticeably when looking at a bright background, such as a plain wall.
- Figures in your vision that look like strings or gray and black specks.
