If you notice a sudden increase in eye floaters, contact an eye specialist immediately — especially if you also see light flashes or lose your peripheral vision. These can be symptoms of an emergency that requires prompt attention.
Can you go blind if you have floaters?
While eye floaters cannot directly cause you to go blind, if they are caused by a serious underlying retinal condition, it could lead to blindness if not treated. If your retina has a bleeding hole, is inflamed, even has retinal detachment, and you do not receive proper treatment, it may lead to blindness.
How do I get rid of floaters in my vision?
- Ignore them. Sometimes the best treatment is nothing at all.
- Vitrectomy. A vitrectomy is an invasive surgery that can remove eye floaters from your line of vision.
- Laser therapy. Laser therapy involves aiming lasers at the eye floaters.
Can eye floaters be normal?
Floaters can come in different sizes and shapes. Some floaters look like small dots, while others appear like threads or little hairy clumps. In most cases, floaters are normal and harmless. However, a sudden increase in their number may indicate damage to particular internal structures of the eye.
How can I naturally get rid of eye floaters?
- Hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid eye drops are often used after eye surgery to reduce inflammation and help with the recovery process.
- Diet and nutrition.
- Rest and relaxation.
- Protect your eyes from harsh light.
- Floaters naturally fade on their own.
Will floaters ever go away?
They can be annoying at first, but over time you won't notice they're there anymore. Sometimes this is mistaken with them going away completely. Floaters can get less pronounced, but they are permanent and stay in eye. Sometimes, they can be a sign of a more serious eye condition called retinal detachment.