Vitreous detachment: The gel lining within your eye is separating from retina. Normal part of aging yet should be checked as small black spots may represent blood cells or pigment indicating a tear if not thru the retina then at least abrasion. Tears left untreated can result in detachment and permanent visual loss. Good luck.
Answered 4/3/2013
5.2k views
Floaters: It sounds as if you have had a posterior vitreous detachment. This is a situation where the vitreous(jelly) of the eye detaches (not a retinal detachment), it then "crumples" up leaving dots, spots, strands of blurry vitreous; i.e. The "floater". You should have an exam to ensure the incident did not tear the retina, which could lead to a retinal detachment. Wait one year then consider surgery.
Answered 12/10/2013
5.2k views
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A doctor has provided 1 answer
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A doctor has provided 1 answer
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question