Does Asteroid Hyalosis Affect Vision?

While asteroid hyalosis does not usually severely affect vision, the floating opacities can be quite annoying, and may interfere significantly with visualization and testing of the retina.

Can asteroid hyalosis cause blindness?

Vision Loss Caused by Asteroid Hyalosis

The asteroid bodies do not normally affect the patient's vision. On rare occasion, some patients do complain of blurry vision and/or floaters. The vision may be cleared if a retina specialist feels that a vitrectomy is warranted.

What causes asteroid hyalosis?

What Causes Asteroid Hyalosis? Vision experts aren't fully certain of the cause of asteroid hyalosis. But, some researchers have noted a connection between this condition and chronic illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease. Age also plays a role in this condition.