Review of visiting an ophthalmologist for floaters and getting a dilated pupil examination

I had actually visited an ophthalmologist before because of floaters.

I had been living with floaters because I heard they are a natural phenomenon with no cure, but recently the symptoms have become so severe that I underwent a thorough examination at an ophthalmologist's office. I also had a pupil dilation test done, as it is considered an essential test to identify the cause of the floaters.

My floaters had very diverse shapes.
I also saw things rising up like heat haze.
Sometimes it feels like black ink is spreading.

There were also some that looked like mosaic shapes.
My symptoms got worse so I went to the ophthalmologist.
Before the consultation, first perform an intraocular pressure test and an automated refraction test,

And a retinal examination was added, with the nurse holding my eyes.

 

While I was waiting, they gave me a leaflet about floaters.
I was worried because I heard that if the symptoms of floaters are severe, it could be retinal detachment.
It is said that if the retina is torn, a hole forms, causing symptoms of floaters to appear.

 

 

To see the eye clearly, I need to undergo a dilation test to enlarge the pupils.

They say you need to administer the eye drops about 3 to 4 times at intervals of about 5 to 10 minutes.
Maybe because I was nervous, I felt a little nauseous after applying the eye drops.

I didn't go as far as vomiting, but just as the instructions said, I experienced nausea and dizziness.

People with weak digestive systems before getting a dilated pupil examination

It was to the point where I felt like I should take some medicine in advance.

So, driving is strictly prohibited on the day of the test.

 

 

After putting in eye drops about four times, the pupils became sufficiently dilated.

It gets big, almost like a cat's eyes.

 

I was on my way to my doctor's appointment, but my vision was blurry and I couldn't see well.

My eyes have been itching every now and then for the past 2-3 weeks, so I've been rubbing them frequently.
I also regret touching my eyes, wondering if those actions caused the floaters...
I've noticed that floaters also appear in people with poor retinal health.

I wonder if I have those early symptoms too...

I also searched for things like retinal detachment...

A lot of thoughts went through my mind in that short amount of time.

 

Fortunately, the diagnosis was that I had simple floaters.
The doctor said that floaters are a condition that can affect anyone.

They told me not to worry too much and just get a regular check-up every 6 months to a year.
First of all, I was prescribed medication because the itchy eyes are caused by allergies.

 

 

I had the examination in the morning, and the pupils remained dilated until the afternoon.

It got back to its original size by evening.

There was glare and my vision was a bit blurry until the next morning.

Symptoms of floaters can be cured by taking medication, or

They said there is no way to treat it.

It is a huge relief that it is not a serious illness, but

It is frustrating because there is no specific way to improve the symptoms of floaters.
Even the hospital said that the best thing to do was to just forget about it.

However, those who have developed symptoms of floaters

Please do not just assume it is aging; get a checkup.

 

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