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7 Eye Conditions Which May Lead to Floaters in the Eye
Posted by: | CommentsWhat are the most known causes of floaters in the eye?
Macy
Atlanta, GA
According to research and eye experts, there are many reasons why floaters in the eye occur especially among older people because wear and tear in the eyes happen as a person ages. Eye diseases which can lead to floaters in the eye can be prevented easily if you care for your eyes properly and visit your eye doctor regularly. For your knowledge, below is a list of the most known causes why floaters in the eye happen.
1. Benign vitreous hemorrhages – this happens when retinal blood vessels get damaged and bleed into the vitreous humor, a clear gel-like substance that fills the space between the lens and the retina in the eye.
2. Cysticercosis – an infection caused by a pork tapeworm in the body. The worm larvae can enter the blood stream in the eyes and cause blurry vision and can lead into floaters in the eye.
3. Intake of Fomivirsen sodium – a drug which is used for intravitreal injection for people with retinal infection.
4. Pars Planitis – A rare eye condition wherein the inflammation of the peripheral retina of the eye occurs.
5. Poserior Uveitis – any inflammation such as swelling and irritation of the uvea due to wear and tear or damage. This is the part of the eyeball that contains the retina.
6. Posterior vitreous detachment – the most common cause of floaters in the eye. While not a life threatening condition, it is said to be the cause of aging and may lead to more serious conditions such as retinal tearing and detachment.
7. Retinal tear or detachment – the more serious stage of posterior vitreous detachment. Retinal detachment happens when the retinal tissue from the inner eye wall separates. If left untreated, the loose retinal tissue may develop folds and completely detach to its proper position and can cause eye vision loss.
Prevent Blindness Due to Floaters in the Eye
Posted by: | CommentsI’m 49 years old and I have been searching the internet for answers about my eye condition. I believe this is what you professionals call “vitreous floaters”. These floaters in my eye have been bothering me for the last 3 years. I was just wondering if there is something that can be done to cure them.
Bill
Las Vegas, NV
Hello Bill! Have you tried seeking for medical attention? If they diagnosed you with floaters in the eye, didn’t they tell you how it can be cured? If that’s the case, let me explain to you what floaters in the eye are.
These vitreous floaters are tiny pieces of scabs or old retinal tissues which float around in the jelly-like substance in the eye called the vitreous. Floaters in the eye can sometimes be a symptom of an impending serious eye condition and they may have come from a small retinal hole or tear. You really need to have your eyes checked by your eye doctor. They may evaluate your eyes with a complete dilated retinal exam to check if there are flashes of light present. This will indicate more problems because flashes mean tension in your retina and could be quite dangerous. If a hole is found, an eye laser treatment must be done immediately. If that’s the case, you shouldn’t wait for blood and vitreous fluids to fill the area because it may lead to retinal detachment and if left untreated, total blindness.
Remember that this is not always the case since floaters in the eye are also often caused by old age. Usually people who are diabetics and those who lack zinc on their body when they were younger are the ones who contracts floaters in the eye. I suggest that you go to your doctor as soon as possible to have that checked. It’s the only way to find out if it can be cured by eye surgery or non-thermal laser surgery and it would really depend on the condition of your eye floaters. Hope these helps. Is there any other eye issues that may run in your family line like color blindness, flashes in the eye, glaucoma or cataracts? There are helpful treatments for these eye issues….more to come later…
How to Prevent Eye Floaters
Posted by: | CommentsI have a history of retinal detachment so I know I am prone to having eye floaters. What can I do to prevent them?
Nancy
Las Vegas, NV
Hi Nancy, good question! Since you know that eye floaters don’t have a known cure, it is wise to prevent or reduce the risk that they will happen. These floaters are caused by micro retinal hemorrhage of the blood vessels behind the eye. After the bleeding stops, the blood clot detaches from the blood vessel and “float” within the vitreous humor of the eye. The gel-like clot is not really floating for it is inside the eye and can be quite a nuisance if it is ever stuck in your field of vision. Usually, the brain helps the eyes adapt from eye floaters and you would only see them if you concentrate see it. Luckily, there are ways to lessen the risk of having eye floaters and here’s a few:
1. If you have zinc and copper deficiency, you have a higher chance of getting eye floaters. Get a check up from a doctor once in a while and see if you have enough zinc and copper levels in the body.
2. Eat lots of foods which contain Rutin. Rutin is a molecule of Vitamin C and it helps to fortify cell to cell connections in the body. This in turn helps prevent the quick wear and tear of all blood vessels in the whole body. Although Rutin can be bought in pharmacies and health stores, it is best to get it the natural way. Eat citrus fruits, cook foods which require citrus fruit’s rind, or eat buckwheat. They are all high in Rutin and can help prevent eye floaters.
3. People with high blood pressure are more prone to eye floaters since they require medicines which have blood thinners such as aspirin and Tylenol. To prevent these, eat right and live right. Preventing the core problem is usually the best cure.