What Are Eye Floaters?

Do you ever see small dots or spots moving around your vision? You may have what is known as eye floaters. While seeing these specks may be alarming, eye floaters are often harmless. However, severe eye floaters could indicate a significant eye and vision issue. Your eye doctor at A B Vision Jamaica in Kingston and Linstead, Jamaica, can safely and effectively treat eye floaters to improve your eye and vision health. We are here to tell you about eye floaters and how we can treat them.

Understanding Eye Floaters

Eye floaters occur when the vitreous humor in your eye shrinks and liquefies, usually due to aging. Small clumps of the humor can form within the vitreous and cast shadows on the retina. These shadows appear as floaters in your vision. Fortunately, floaters are rarely significant concerns and often fade over time. That said, there are instances when floaters warrant a visit to your ophthalmologist. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience a sudden onset of numerous floaters, flashes of light, or a dark curtain obscuring your vision. These could signal a retinal tear or detachment.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Floaters

Your eye doctor can diagnose floaters during an eye exam by dilating your pupils and examining the inside of your eyes. They can determine the cause and severity of your floaters and provide treatment if necessary. Most cases of floaters can resolve on their own as the brain adjusts to them.

Your ophthalmologist can treat floaters that significantly impact your vision with surgery. They may recommend removing the vitreous fluid and replacing it with artificial fluid. Your ophthalmologist can also use laser vitreolysis to treat your floaters. This procedure uses a laser to target the floaters and break them into smaller, less noticeable fragments. Talk with your ophthalmologist to determine which floater treatment best suits your visual needs and lifestyle.

Contact A B Vision Jamaica Today to Treat Your Eye Floaters

While floaters are typically harmless and only cause minor annoyance, severe instances of floaters can indicate significant vision problems that require immediate attention. Contact your eye doctor near you at A B Vision Jamaica in Kingston or Linstead, Jamaica, to get safe and effective floater treatment today. Call us and schedule your eye and vision exams at our Kingston office at (876) 920-3600 or our Linstead office at (873) 903-3238 to protect your eyesight.