{"id":9899,"date":"2021-02-11T11:59:25","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T11:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=9899"},"modified":"2021-07-19T13:14:48","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T13:14:48","slug":"treatments-for-eye-floaters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/eye-conditions\/treatments-for-eye-floaters\/","title":{"rendered":"Treatments for Eye Floaters"},"content":{"rendered":"

If eye floaters are affecting your vision, effective treatments are now available to give you relief.<\/b><\/h2>\n

Eye floaters<\/a> cause visual disturbances and can become so bothersome that they require treatment from an eye doctor.<\/p>\n

Treatment for eye floaters<\/h2>\n

Eye floaters can be just irritating shadows in your vision or caused by serious retinal diseases<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, there are two different treatments that can be performed to reduce the presence of eye floaters, and sometimes even eliminate them entirely:<\/p>\n

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  1. Vitrectomy<\/li>\n
  2. Vitreolysis<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What is a vitrectomy?<\/b><\/h2>\n

    A vitrectomy is the primary treatment for eye floaters.<\/p>\n

    This procedure involves removing the vitreous in order to totally eliminate the collagen fibers that are causing the eye floaters<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    What to expect during a vitrectomy procedure<\/b><\/h3>\n

    A vitrectomy is a safe and relatively quick procedure that is generally performed under local anesthesia. During this procedure, a small incision is made and the vitreous is removed. A new fluid made of saline or silicone oil is then inserted into the space of the vitreous.<\/p>\n

    What to expect following a vitrectomy<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Following this procedure, an antibiotic ointment is applied to the eye to prevent infection, and an eye patch is placed over the eye to protect it while it heals.<\/p>\n

    It may take a couple of weeks to notice total vision improvement, though it is important to speak with your doctor to find out what is to be expected in your individual circumstances.<\/p>\n

    Are there any complications associated with vitrectomy?<\/b><\/h3>\n

    As with any surgical procedure, there are some risks to consider before undergoing a vitrectomy. The most common risks include eye damage, infection, bleeding, high eye pressure, retinal detachment, cataracts, and changes to any pre-existing refractive error.<\/p>\n

    If you are not a candidate for a vitrectomy, your eye doctor may recommend a laser procedure, called a vitreolysis, to treat your eye floaters.<\/p>\n

    If you suspect you have eye floaters, contact an eye doctor<\/b><\/a>\u00a0near you, who can diagnose and treat the condition.<\/p>\n

    SEE RELATED:<\/strong> Eye Floaters: Should I Worry?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t

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