Question 1

some dr.'s say that floaters go away in time, some say they don't . which one is it?

Accepted Answer

Some need surgery: In most cases, eye floaters don't require treatment. Learning to cope with your floaters may take time.
In rare cases, your eye floaters may impair your vision and need treatment. Laser treatment  and floater surgical removal.

Question 2

my teen says he have clear/ shadowy floaters will they go away? p.s they are not completely black and they do not have a rental tear?

Accepted Answer

: Regular eye examinations are recommended. If there is a sudden change in vision, please see the Emergency room. The floaters should be assessed by an Opthalmologist.  Watch for redness, pain and use sunglasses during daylight hours.

Question 3

are having "floaters"  dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Yes, potentially: Having new or worse floaters and/or flashing lights could indicate a serious retinal condition like a retinal tear or retinal detachment. You must get examined, sooner rather than later, to rule this out.

Question 4

can there be 2 kinds of floaters?

Accepted Answer

Floaters: Are basically opacities that float around in the vitreous jelly that fills the back of our eyes.  They typically occur in adults with aging and develop when the vitreous separates from the retina.  Floaters can vary in size and shape so they may vary from eye to eye.  Floaters also can occasionally be caused by blood in the vitreous.  If you recently developed floaters, then see your eye doctor.

Question 5

i have a floaters and i'm a teen i'm scared

Accepted Answer

Floaters: Most floaters are not serious. If one gets a sudden shower of floaters, there would be concern of a retinal detachment. An ophthalmologist can examine and reassure you.

Question 6

can floaters be aspirated?

Accepted Answer

Vitreous floaters: Part of the process to remove floaters does involve controlled aspiration along with controlled cutting through the vitreous fluid to free up the vitreous fluid with the floaters.  This process is called  vitrectomy and is performed by a vtreoretinal surgeon, and is not without complication and is only performed under specific circumstances..

Question 7

how long will blood floaters to heal?

Accepted Answer

Vitreous hemorrhage: Bleeding into the vitreous cavity causing floaters can take weeks to months to clear.  In some cases, it never clears and surgery is indicated to remove the blood.  This problem should be managed by an ophthalmologist.

Question 8

can prolonged laptop use cause floaters?

Accepted Answer

No: There are many causes of floaters and all of them are in your eyes.  Using your eyes does not cause floaters.

Question 9

how to improve my bad eyesight`from floaters?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Some do laser, but most dont find it helpful.

Question 10

can you tell me about vitrectomy for floaters?

Accepted Answer

See below: Pars plana vitrectomy for just "floaters" can be done if these floaters are incapacitating. There are risks with any eye surgery, including bleeding, infection, loss of vision, etc., but these risks are uncommon. Have an informed discussion with your retina surgeon.

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