Question 1

what is done for eye floaters?

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Observation: Most floaters are benign and can be annoying but not dangerous.  A few, especially of recent onset can be a clue to underlying retinal problems like detachment and bleeding.  If your floaters are new, see your ophthalmologist for diagnosis.

Question 2

what is the cause of eye floaters?

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Eye tissue renewal: Most floaters are fragments of the normal renewal process in the back of the eye with an occasional fragment getting out of the normal clean up channels and appearing in the visual axis.  This is more common with changes in the vitreous composition in older age.  We get concerned when there are many floaters at once especially if accompanied by vision loss or light flashing.

Question 3

please help! what is the difference between eye floaters and entoptic phenomena ?

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Entoptic=(internal-: Optical) entoptic phenomenon are any optical images that are generated internally from within the eye.  These are usually due to traction on the retina, movement of cells in the fine retinal and choroidal vessels, and movements of debris and particles within the vitreous.  So one type of entoptic phenomenon is a floater.  If you are experiencing such symptoms, get a retinal exam.

Question 4

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

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: 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 5

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?

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: 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 6

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 7

what causes eye floaters?

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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 8

why do eye floaters exist?

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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 9

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, .

Question 10

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.

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