Floaters in Eye
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| Name: Floaters in Eye |
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| An intermittent or constant abnormality of vision. |
Causes of Floaters in Eye
A collection of cells or protein in the thick fluid that fills the eyeball, which casts a shadow on the light-sensitive retina at the back of the eye. The floater forms because of bleeding into the eye, a detached retina, infection, or no cause may be found. Diabetes, leukemia, high blood pressure, and rarer conditions may cause bleeding into the eye. |
Symptoms of Floaters in Eye
A spot in the field of vision. The spot may continue to move across the visual field after the moving eye comes to rest thus the name floater. |
Tests for Floaters in Eye
Because a serious condition may be responsible, all patients with floaters must be investigated to exclude any disease. |
Treatment for Floaters in Eye
Only treated if causing significant trouble. If necessary, a laser can destroy the floater while a doctor uses a microscope to look into the eye.
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Complications of Floaters in Eye of its treatment
A detached retina can be repaired by a laser in the early stages, but if left, may cause permanent blindness. |
Likely Outcome of Floaters in Eye
Most floaters dissipate with time. |
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