Question 1

how do i ignore eye floaters?

Accepted Answer

Time: It just takes time! if they are in the center of vision and you can't ignore them, consider a floater surgery to remove them.

Question 2

if i ignore eye floaters, will they go away on their own?

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No: Floaters may wax and wane but never go away entirely.

New floaters should prompt you to make an appointment with an ophthalmologist.

Question 3

whats the difference between eye floaters and flashes? can floater be clear and thick or are these flashes?

Accepted Answer

: Floaters are stingly, cobweb like elements that are in your field of vision and move around. Flashes are flashes of light and are transient. Flashes are more of a cause for concern.

Question 4

does everyone have eye floaters only some can see them and some others brains just ignore them?

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Common presence: Floaters are common, especially in older folks.  They must  be distinguished from visual phenomena due to normal circulation which are not floaters.  Most get tolerant of floaters and learn to ignore them although in the right light they can be re-visualized.

Question 5

i have had increase in number of eye floaters.what should i do?please don't advice to ignore them or get my eye checked for retinal tears as its done.

Accepted Answer

See below: If you had a retinal check, and there's no retinal pathology, then that's great. If your symptoms get worse however, you must have a repeat dilated retinal exam. There is nothing you can do otherwise to rid yourself of floaters short of vitrectomy surgery which is not a good option in this circumstance.

Question 6

sometimes when im just relaxing i see like eye floaters, i thought it was just hair at first but i move my eye around and it moved its only when i look around at times what could it be?

Accepted Answer

: A few floaters are normal. If the floaters increase or you get flashes, see an ophthalmologist.
Visit this site for more info: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/floaters
Wish you good health!

Question 7

what are eye floaters?

Accepted Answer

Debris in back of ey: Floaters are debris, usually from eye renewal or condensations of the vitreous gel which fills the back of the eye.  If they are located in the axis of vision, they may be seen in certain circumstances as floating objects in space like flying insects.  If they appear suddenly or there are many or you have light flashes associated, then see your ophthalmologist immediately.

Question 8

what causes eye floaters?

Accepted Answer

The Vitreous: The vitreous is composed of a clear liquid called hyaluronic acid and fibers called collagen. As we age the vitreous becomes less solid and the collagen fibers become more visible (synuresis). The spots you see are these collagen fiber clumps. They do not cause harm to the eye, they just get in the way. If they are very prominent and reduce visual function  they can be removed with a vitrectomy.

Question 9

why do eye floaters exist?

Accepted Answer

Floaters: The vitreous degenerates with normal aging.  Floaters/ debris occurs as it turns from a formed, to a fluid state.  You should ideally be examined by an ophthalmologist or a retinal specialist  when you have new floaters.

Question 10

why do we get eye floaters?

Accepted Answer

Age related change: The vitreous (connective tissue of the eye)  becomes more liquid in people who are nearsighted or during the process of aging - then eye floaters may develop.  It can also be a sign of retinal detachment, which need immediate medical attention, .

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