Are Vitreous Floaters Dangerous?
While Most Eye Floaters Are Not a Cause for Concern, They May Be Considered Dangerous If They Are Caused by a Serious Underlying Retinal Condition. If Your...
While most eye floaters are not a cause for concern, they may be considered dangerous if they are caused by a serious underlying retinal condition. 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 you know if a floater is serious?
- floaters or flashes appear suddenly.
- the number of floaters or flashes suddenly increases.
- you have a dark "curtain" or shadow moving across your vision.
- you also have blurred vision.
- you also have eye pain.
- floaters start after eye surgery or an eye injury.
How long does it take for vitreous floaters to go away?
It is sometimes associated with some flashing lights. The vitreous gel usually then melts or liquefies over the next several weeks to months. The floaters often subside starting within a few days, and all but a few settle to the bottom of the eye and disappear within a 6-month period.
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