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

what makes floaters?

Accepted Answer

Shadows: Floaters are the shadows cast onto the retina by particles in the vitreous humor. The vitreous is a gel-like substance that takes up most of the inside of the eye. At birth, it is relatively uniform and solid. Throughout life, it breaks down into liquid and contracts. As this process occurs, particles form in the vitreous. These particles cast shadows onto the retina which we perceive as floaters.

Question 4

how long do floaters last for?

Accepted Answer

Many years: These are particles in the vitreous gel at the back of the eye and can be seen if they are in the direct visual axis.   The fluids in the back of the eye move very slowly and floaters can take years before they move out of view.

Question 5

how many floaters made each day?

Accepted Answer

Floaters: There is no good answer to this question.  As we age, so does the vitreous gel in the eye.  As it deteriorates, little pieces of the vitreous cast a shadow on the retina which is what you actually are seeing when you see a floater.  People who are highly nearsighted tend to develop floaters earlier in life and they tend to be more bothersome.  With the sudden onset of new floaters, call you eye md.

Question 6

can floaters go away in months?

Accepted Answer

No, but they can: sink or settle down below your visual axis, so it's not so bothersome. Since it occurs from changes associated with the eye as we age, it's a normal process, and not to be of much concern unless you are seeing a whole curtain of floaters occurring obstructing your vision. That would be a sign of a retinal tear.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

are seeing floaters in your vision bad?

Accepted Answer

Floaters:not too bad: Although they are a nuisance and bad in that way, floaters are little more than an annoyance for most people.   They result from natural changes that occur in the vitreous gel of the eye.   Most important is that new floaters or flashes deserve to be looked at by an eye specialist as well.

Question 10

how many floaters are considered normal.

Accepted Answer

Time: Most symptoms from floaters will diminish to a tolerable level  with time.  Patients will notice them in certain lighting situations or activities.  Flashes indicate traction on retina or a possible tear. Worsening flashes and/or floaters could indicate a retinal tear or detachment. Surgery is only indicated if floaters are severely diminishing your ability to perform activities of daily living.

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

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