Flashes will almost always go away completely. It usually takes about a month, but sometimes it can take up to six months. Floaters will gradually get smaller and less noticeable as the weeks and months go by, but usually they never disappear completely.
Do not worry if you have a few floaters. Generally, a few floaters do not mean that you have a serious eye problem. You need to see your eye doctor for an eye exam if a large number of floaters suddenly appear in your vision, or if they seem to worsen over time. If the floaters appear along with flashes of light or if you have any vision loss, you should seek immediate medical attention. These could be signs of a serious condition, such as, retinal tears , hemorrhaging due to diabetes, or high blood pressure.
It is important that you see a doctor because retinal tears and hemorrhage can cause vision loss. Not by themselves. However, floaters and flashes can be related to retinal detachment or a variety of vascular conditions such as diabetic retinopathy , which can result in blindness if not treated. The ophthalmoscope is frequently used to examine both the central and peripheral retina which will detect the presence of floaters and or flashes.
The slit-lamp, combining a microscope with a strong illumination, is often used with a hand held lens, allowing portions of the retina to be seen in greater detail. The dye which takes only moments to reach the eye, makes tiny blood vessels visible, enabling photographs to be taken for later study. Although annoying, floaters are not usually vision threatening and do not require treatment. Often floaters diminish and become less bothersome over time. If a floater appears directly in the line of vision, moving the eye around will often help.
In cases where floaters do indicate a more serious condition such as retinal tear, lasers can be used to prevent vision loss. Though they look like objects in front of your eyes, eye floaters are actually in your eye. Eye floaters are common and usually no cause for alarm. However, they may be a symptom of a developing eye condition or an underlying health issue.
Common conditions that may trigger eye floaters include:. Your doctor can rule out any problems. Treating eye floaters depends on the underlying cause. Some cases are harmless, but more severe cases can affect your eye health. If eye floaters begin to impair your vision, there are treatments available to make them less noticeable or remove them.
Sometimes the best treatment is nothing at all. In many cases, eye floaters will fade or disappear on their own. As a result, your vision will begin to adapt. Coping with eye floaters is the least invasive option to protect your eyes. If the floaters become a nuisance or begin to impair your vision, discuss your options with your eye doctor.
A vitrectomy is an invasive surgery that can remove eye floaters from your line of vision. Within this procedure, your eye doctor will remove the vitreous through a small incision. The vitreous is a clear, gel-like substance that keeps the shape of your eye round.
Your doctor will replace the vitreous with a solution to maintain the shape of your eye. So, the bottom line… do floaters really ever go away? That depends, but usually no. If everything else about your eyes appears normal and you experience floaters, try lying down, sitting up or down, or moving your head from side to side to see if gravity will do the trick and move them out of your line of sight. There are no eye drops, medications, vitamins or diets that will reduce or eliminate floaters once they have formed.
If floaters continue to bother you, visit your VSP network doctor for advice. This is a guest blog post by Judy Nguyen, O. Information received through VSP Vision Care channels is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, medical recommendations, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your eye doctor, physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Members Members. If left untreated, this could lead to permanent vision issues that can include the complete loss of vision in the affected eye. Immediate intervention can help to prevent a serious problem. Floaters can vary in size, shape, and severity.
The time it takes for them to disappear can also vary. In most cases floaters will decrease in size daily until they disappear. Depending on the initial size, it can take some floaters anywhere from one to six months to disappear.
However, some may never disappear completely. In addition to the recommended annual eye examination, you should contact an optometrist immediately if floaters show up in your field of vision. Even if the situation appears mild, it is always a good idea to get an examination if you notice multiple floaters show up in a short period of time.
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