What Causes Floaters In The Eyes?

Posted on Sat, 4 Jun 2016

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Sat, 4 Jun 2016 Answered on

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Question : whether you can advise regarding floaters in both the eyes

Answered by Dr. N K Mishra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Floaters are harmless unless of sudden onset.

Detailed Answer:
My dear,
Thanks for sending your query to us.
There is development of opacities in vitreous,the fluid in the back of eye, which appear as floaters. They are usually harmless and ideally ignored. They are significant if appear suddenly,indicating hemorrhage.
We usually do not prescribe any treatment in our practice, but if bothersome then vitamin C 500 mg is to be taken for 6 weeks.
Do get back to me in case of any further query in this regard.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. N K Mishra (25 days later)

I am better but cough is still persisting more so I before noon

Answered by Dr. N K Mishra (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Floaters

Detailed Answer:
My dear,
Good of you to get back to me.
such prolonged cough is to be avoided cause rest of the body parts will also be stressed. Consult a physician for investigation and management.
wishing you a speedy recovery.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. N K Mishra (1 hour later)

am sorry I was mistaken,i am not having cough but floaters are still persisting

Answered by Dr. N K Mishra (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Floaters

Detailed Answer:
My dear,
Goodof you to get back.
As i already mentioned, vit C 500mg.once a day for 6 weeks will show some improvement.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar