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Vitreous opacities are conditions whereby you experience eye floaters. Eye floaters are small spots that drift through your field of vision. They may stand out when you look at something bright, like white paper or a blue sky. They might annoy you, but they shouldn’t interfere with your sight.
Vitreous opacities can affect patients at any age. It can be managed by reducing your risk factors. Please discuss with your doctor for further information.
The common symptoms of vitreous opacities are:
Floaters earn their name by moving around in your eye. They tend to dart away when you try to focus on them. Once you get them, they usually don’t go away. But they might get better over time
There may be some symptoms not listed above. If you have any concerns about a symptom, please consult your doctor.
You should contact your doctor if you have any of the following:
These painless symptoms could be caused by a retinal tear, with or without a retinal detachment — a sight-threatening condition that requires immediate attention.
Most floaters are small flecks of a protein called collagen. They’re part of a gel-like substance in the back of your eye called the vitreous. As you age, the protein fibers that make up the vitreous shrink down to little shreds that clump together. The shadows they cast on your retina are floaters. If you see a flash, it’s because the vitreous has pulled away from the retina. Below are some causes for the conditions:
What increases my risk for vitreous opacities?
There are many risk factors for vitreous opacities, such as:
The information provided is not a substitute for any medical advice. ALWAYS consult with your doctor for more information.
Your doctor will conduct a complete eye exam including eye dilation to better see the back of your eyes.
Eye floaters can be frustrating, and adjusting to them can take time. However, you may eventually be able to ignore them or notice them less often.
If your eye floaters impair your vision, which happens rarely, you and your eye doctor may consider treatment. Options may include:
The following lifestyles and home remedies might help you cope with vitreous opacities:
Most eye floaters occur as part of the natural aging process. While you can’t prevent eye floaters, you can make sure they’re not the result of a larger problem. As soon as you begin noticing eye floaters, see your ophthalmologist. They will want to make sure your eye floaters are not a symptom of a more serious condition that could damage your vision.
If you have any questions, please consult with your doctor to better understand the best solution for you.
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