When is treatment for floaters necessary? If you have these symptoms, please visit a hospital.

A few days ago, I kept seeing black dots floating in front of my eyes.
Even if I wipe it, it doesn't go away, and when I move my eyes, it moves along with them...
At first, I thought I was just tired from my eyes, but it wasn't just a day or two.
I've been anxious because it has been going on for over a week, so I looked it up and found out that this is called floaters.

 

It is quite a confusing symptom for someone experiencing it for the first time.
It turns out that more people are experiencing it than I thought.
Most of it was explained as being caused by physiological changes, so I felt a little relieved.

 

 

Causes and symptoms of floaters, you need to know this.

 

The main cause of floaters is aging or contraction of the vitreous (gel-like tissue inside the eye).
It is said to commonly appear after the age of 40.
Especially when rubbing your eyes or suddenly looking at a bright place
Floaters may appear more prominent.

 

However, in the case below, you must visit the hospital:

 

- Sudden increase in the number of spots
- A feeling as if a flash is visible or a light is flashing
- Symptoms of vision obscuration

→ In such cases, conditions like retinal detachment or retinal tear may be present.

 

Floaters treatment, complete recovery is difficult but there are management methods.

 

First of all, I should mention that most cases of floaters are treated with 'observation'.
In many cases, it naturally decreases within a few months without special treatment, and
As the brain gets used to it, the annoyance also diminishes.
This is also called natural treatment for floaters.

 

However, if the symptoms are too severe or interfere with daily life
It is also considered that the following methods can be used to treat floaters:

 

- Taking supplements:
There are many supplements for floaters that help eye health, such as lutein, astaxanthin, and vitamin C.
I think it's better to see it as "it might be helpful" rather than complete recovery.

 

- YAG laser treatment:
This is a method to destroy floating vitreous floaters.
It is still being implemented only at some hospitals due to ongoing safety concerns.

 

Vitreous body removal surgery (operation):
Considered when symptoms are severe or daily life is difficult, but
There is a risk of side effects such as retinal damage, so a careful decision is necessary.

 

 

To summarize information about floaters,

 

- Most have the potential for natural healing

- If symptoms suddenly worsen, or if flashes or visual disturbances occur, you should go to the hospital
- Consider nutritional supplements for floaters as an adjunct
- Treatment options such as laser or surgery are only available when symptoms are severe.

 

 

Is there anyone else who has recently experienced floaters like me?

 

People who naturally got better, or
If you have experience receiving treatment for floaters, please share it in the comments.
I think it will be a really great help for people experiencing similar symptoms🙏