5 Common Eye Floaters symptoms and eye floaters treatment options

[@j.macmillan2293]

About 2 weeks ago, I thought my glasses were dirty. The day before my vision was clear, and I had just a few floaters in my right eye which tended to get in my line of sight just when swimming (dating from about 5 years ago). Now my right eye is fully of floaters and tiny black dots (blood?). My optometrist diagnosed a vitreous detachment and I cried in her office. I was complete;y unprepared for this experience. A photo of the eye shows clearly the ring shaped floater you describe. I meet an ophthalmologist next week to discuss possible treatment options.So far, my left eye is unaffected. I am otherwise good health and in my mid 60’s.

[@dsbhangu5376]

Take care of your general health/ stats ( weight, posture, exercise, sugar , BP.. ) be relaxed , get good sleep, eat well ( healthy food), consult experts , follow their advice. That's the best anybody can do. Cheer up

[@whatheduck96]

How are you now?

[@watchtime9072]

I am 55, and I had exactly same, sudden flashes in right eye and boom hazy vision consulted my eye doctor and he diagnosed it's PVD. My vision is still better than 20/20 but on bright day quality is poor. I have been doing a lot of research since they only option is surgery. But surgery is very high risk so I have gladly accepted the fact I have to learn to live with it.

[@michaelwood3099]

Love this guy, floaters are a living hell, but these videos at least give you some reassurance, but so hard to live with.

[@raphaelalbert8110]

Agreed, floaters are a curse, a mental torment and visually-hampering. I feel like I'm being punished.

[@Patyparadise]

​@@raphaelalbert8110yes is very hard to live with them God protect us from this problem

[@gailsfoodandstuff]

you hit on exactly what i have been dealing with. the shimmering issues, i have tried to explain, and my eye dr’s, over the years, didnt understand that part. they get the dark splotches and the cob webs but when i say i see “white snot” or “shimmering” they didnt seem to know what i meant.

[@JackyHapy]

Thank you. My left eye developed floaters last year and today, whilst stuck in traffic, the right eye has it now. Exactly like cobwebs and flashing lights. Had eye exam a few months back, was told the left eye showed no damage but to let them know if any changes occur.

[@suzanneclarke4382]

This is an excellent video and very clearly shows what it is like. I've just had PVD a few weeks ago and have this massive floater described in the last scenario. What I'm also experiencing is like a tugging feeling in the eye as the last bits detach (according to my optician). I wasn't sure if the feeling was real as it's not painful.

[@Rp-pc1rl]

I was told and have done a ton of research on vitrectomy that it is VERY safe in the right hands. I have large floaters in the right eye a few years after uvitis. I plan on having a vitrectomy.

[@SeraSan-]

Did you

[@solitairestarr5516]

Thanks for this detailed video! It is the most comprehensive I have seen on floaters so far. I have had (mild) floaters for 30+ years. Good news for any younger readers is that they never got worse. In my mid 60s now and they actually seem to have improved! Can barely even find the ones in my right eye! I think there are 3 possible reasons for this 1) my "near " eyesight has got worse and I can no longer see them as easily, 2) recent supplementation with Vit D3 (at 1000 IU/50lb of body weight), or 3) recent supplementation with P5P (a bio-available form of Vit B6, at 50mg/day). I started the P5P because I learned that people with Morton's foot cannot process B6. I also started Copper supplementation at the same time as P5P (approx. 2mg/day). Vit D3 seems to be highly recommended for eye health. I would really like to know if there is any data on B6 deficiency and eye floaters? It is alarming that 20-30% of people have Morton's foot, so would be B6 deficient, and there appears to be no awareness of this in the medical community.

[@MPetrescueMusic]

Thank you for sharing! This is helpful and reassuring for me. And, I’d like to look into these resources you shared as well.

[@solitairestarr5516]

@@MPetrescueMusic Thank you Melissa. I am still on all these supplements and floaters in right eye still gone - even with my reading glasses on! Left eye seems improved as well. Very encouraging.

[@DeeDee-2]

Yes Vitamin D3 great, for all round health and sickness, its even better if you do Vitamin D & K2.

[@nonamechanell319]

​@@DeeDee-2nord aid k2 plus d3 oral spray

[@billybob5171]

Great video , very informing , wish more docs were like you then I might actually go , I'm tired of jack in the boxes just throwing meds instead of figuring out the root , best regards

[@zhilalmulki8068]

2:44 omg that js probably the most accurate looking eye floater I've seen in a video

[@bingzaniGercel]

I would kill myself if i would must live with that. I dont understand how some eye doctors can be rude to say to a patient to live with that. Would they say to me that they dont want to make a fov/laser treatment. I would cry at them and protest openly and go to courts etc.

[@trinityd406]

⁠@@bingzaniGerceli mean killing yourself is really extreme. i’ve had this since 14 and they do rlly suck esp when studying but you rlly do learn to live with it honestly. however it is awful how much they are dismissed i do agree

[@cjc201]

Exactly mine look like this. They are a nightmare.

[@jinksy2860]

2.44 same as mine in left eye , horrible 😫 sunglasses all the time

[@dacialynbreeden1789]

Thank you! The visual demos are so helpful and really helped me to understand so much better what I am seeing with my PVD floater. I wish I had you for my eye doctor! God Bless.

[@el.moooocha]

Hey Doc, first at all thank you in advice for this great videos. I have a tip and i want to know what do you think it about? Sunglasses help a lot, thats true (i used it for years no matters if it is cloudy or sunny, i used it all the time, now i am in the 5th month without them) if people wear glasses all the time, they will form a habit and increase anxiety when they are not used, do you think it is better not to use them to learn about the presence of floaters?

[@OhFookinELL]

Very articulate and informative video. 👍

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@denise11mandy]

I’ve noticed asteroid hyalosis when I was only 20 and increased in a span of a year Should I freak out? I’m 28 now and I noticed it’s more common in males so what do you think?

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Don’t be worried unnecessarily. Do get a complete medical examination and an assessment on your nutritional intake just in case anything obvious shows up.

[@GracefulLily3800]

I have a floater which is dark, but I also get like a clear film that seems to come across my eye when I blink and my eye feels slightly sticky which the optometrist said is probably due to hay fever,that was a month ago and the sensation hasn’t eased. He checked the back of my eye and it only showed the one floater, so I assume it is ok. Loved the way you explained the different types of floaters, best video yet and I have watched a few. Thank you.

[@SeraSan-]

Did it increase, please give me a feedback

[@Carolyn-LB]

I had an arc of flash light around the outer edge and developed floaters tgat were like having a dirty snow storm in my entire field of vision. These eventually grouoed together more and lightened in color. They obscure my field of vision a nd are constantly moving all over. About a year 1/2 later, it happened in my other eye. I have aleays had the occasional black dot with squiggly line that moves around, but this new developement is different and much more frustrating. . I have a virtrectomy scheduled this month for one eye. I also have a slight cataract in same eye and dry eye in both. I am 67 years old. Wish me well.

[@Barry_disgruntled]

Well, how did it go ? Did your experiences change for the better ?

[@jkyoft78]

A day or so after my cataract surgery I suddenly got a fairly significant floater. It appears to be attached towards the top (of my vision). It swings across my vision in the opposite direction of my eye movement - when I look to the left, it swings to the right, when I look to the right it swings to the left. It 'swings' because it appears to be attached at the top, so it swings like a pendulum. It is not free floating, does not rotate, and does not float around. Its position is stable. This floater appears clear to me...thick and clear, not thin and dark. Kind of looks like leaves. When I called my surgeon about it, she minimized it, said I would just have to live with it. It has been 5-7 years or so and is still there, although I notice it less. During my regular eye exam today, the doctor didn't seem to know anything about it (this is someone different, not the person who did the surgery). Can you point me toward more information as to what this might be? What is this called? Where in my eye would this be?

[@slowsteadysteve6565]

Think I have the Pvd floater I had a yag capsolotomy 2 months back and notice a shadow when outdoors been to my optician and all the checks are ok he says he can see the issue and I will learn to live with it it’s only outdoors it bothers me great information on this video thanks

[@MS-yx1rg]

Iam 24yrs old. There are many big floaters seen in my both eyes. They are spider shape and black shadow type and brow type floaters on the sky and on the wall. I have checked to doctor. He tell me my vision is 6.6and simple myopia. Tell me suggestion about the treatment of these floters?

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Please check out other videos on the channel about floaters. Thanks

[@deathcheater9303]

When I’m in the dark, occasionally see a small glowing white dot going down on the peripheral of my left eye 👁. What condition is that?

[@hadizabadamasi9390]

Hi Dr Martin, I started experiencing this eye floaters on my right eye that started this year August 1st it actually very annoying, I think the 1st type is the kind of eye floaters I am expecting, I actually visit optometrist but no action taken just eye drop, I am worried.

[@michael5089]

How are you?

[@gracetrethewey7521]

I had a sudden increase in eye floaters in my eyes after me recent change in prescription. The optometrist had a look and said she couldn’t find any signs of floaters however confirmed there were no signs of inflammation therefore I did not meet the criteria to be referred on to an ophthalmologist. It’s so frustrating having to live seeing these floaters all the time. Is it worth getting a second opinion or can an ophthalmologist do anything different to what an optometrist can do regarding floaters?

[@Halfcastcologne]

Having the same issue rn… can you give me an Update on your Situation?

[@abdulrehaman6452]

Hi I am recently effected by covid 19 post recovery iam also getting same issue please provide the solution.

[@mobilegallery419]

Any treatment available in future???

[@TV-rf8hq]

Thank you for the video, Martin.

[@cheyennelitterell8685]

Hello! I love your videos, very educational. I recently had a big increase in floaters these past 4-5 weeks. It started out with a lot of pressure behind my eyes, like sinus pressure. I noticed that when I look at the sky, whether it’s cloudy or clear sky’s, I see what feels like hundreds of small Squigley lines moving like little tadpoles. Those lasted a a couple weeks then I started seeing flashes of light like fireworks. Especially at night when I’m in bed looking at the ceiling, they look like twinkly stars. And throughout the day I see little bursts of light like stars. I went the the eye doctor and he dilated my eyes and said everything looks good and he could see the floaters but my eye looked healthy. He said due to my history of migraines, he believes that played a part in the sudden increase of floaters. Are these floaters normal and will they ever go away or at least decrease? Can taking certain vitamins or supplements help with floaters? Thank you!

[@rey_s90]

I feel you, I had something similar happen, now it’s actually the flashes that really annoy me I keep looking out for them, you can try bromelain, lutein and bilberry

[@royad237]

OMG. I am going through the same thing. I hope you feel alright now

[@cjc201]

I have regular migraines and alot of large floaters. I hate them.

[@MPetrescueMusic]

Oh wow, this is interesting. Thanks for sharing! Are migraines linked with floaters? I've struggled with chronic migraine, and only in the last few years, new/different floaters that are quite distracting, but ALSO a very prevalent numbing sensation in only one of my eyes. You mentioned sinus pressure behind eye... I wonder if we are describing the same thing. I have seen some specialists and some testing, but no apparent answers/causes.... I would love any more insight into any of this!

[@user-up4zi1do6p]

You just explained my whole experience. Thank you for sharing.

[@Stilltyy]

Hey Doctor I have a question,at 2:53 you showed some example of a person with Eye floaters.There were so many floaters and My question is if it's really possible to get that amount of floaters over time? My other question:Are floaters visible only when looking at light?

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Some people do unfortunately have a lot of floaters, but that is more on the extreme side. Floaters may be visible indoors in dim conditions too if you look at a white wall for example. Any light contrasting background can make them more visible, although it’s so much better indoors than in a bright room or outside. Sunglasses can help a lot outdoors.

[@gmartmataro8154]

Thanks for the informative video. I noticed an increased sensitivity to afterimages after developing eye floaters. Like when I read a paragraph then look away, i can see a faint lines or bars.

[@doralugosi4617]

I have this PVD Symptoms, With just one floating "stick", not too disturbing, and Flesh lights on the side (it was more at the beginning, but very few now - after 5 days) I visited an eye clinic, and I was told that my retina is complete and healthy, not injured. My question is, that since I am a personal trainer and yoga teacher, so my whole life is about sports and moving, what is important for me to know for the future? Thank you in advance!

[@AngelaH2222]

Hi, the only thing I'm avoiding is bungy jumps where the sudden deceleration can cause retinal detachment in anyone, my instinct would be to avoid some fairground rides with sudden change of direction/speed, and if you're be a personal trainer that boxing will increase your risks...

[@doralugosi4617]

@@AngelaH2222 thank you very much Angela! 🤗 fortunately I'm not doing so intense movements, but I will avoid it even more.

[@priyamalik1325]

I have large transparent thread like floaters constantly changing it's shape.Do floaters change shape??

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Yes they can do. Mine has over time.

[@nanditamurty4969]

Recently diagnosed with posterior vitreous detachment. Retina is intact but the floaters are very bothersome. Eye doc has asked to keep watch & go Back if the numbers increase dramatically or if I start to see flickering lights. Planning on trying bromelain supplements.

[@metallmad77]

I have the first type more in the right eye than the left, it came due to diabetes, I went to an optometrist and she said it’s not serious and that the retina is intact and healthy, and that I have to live with it or find a specialist to go through the laser procedure if it’s really annoying, is there any risks from the laser procedure? I mean my floaters are only annoying when I look to very bright objects like sky or computer screen

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Laser for floaters can make things worse sometimes by creating lots of smaller fragments that are also annoying. It is suitable for certain types of floaters depending on size and the depth that it is located in the vitreous. It doesn’t sound like it is necessarily a good idea in your case. I’ve lived with floaters that sound similar to yours for many years myself and I wouldn’t consider an operation unless it was a noticeable obstruction to my vision that could affect driving safely or other tasks. For the right circumstances laser is a worthwhile consideration.

[@metallmad77]

@@MartinTheOptometrist thank you so much

[@teganwhitley6455]

I started seeing them in the sky but now I’m seeing them more and more often so I’m Hoping this will help me cause I’m scared I’m going blind 😣

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Hi Tegan. Don’t be scared, just get checked out if you haven’t already. In the vast majority of cases, floaters will not lead to a condition that will cause blindness. Just get checked out to make sure and for your peace of mind.

[@Sophiiiaslays]

Same I'm 11 I have had my eye floaters since I was 4

[@thenaughtykid1051]

@@Sophiiiaslays i am 13 now iam having my eye floaters from 10 I am very tired Pls tell if i take precautions can they reduce a little bit

[@kaitlenadams7605]

@@thenaughtykid1051 you should tell your parents and go to the eye doctor immediately; I went and it helped my eye

[@jennieosborne3530]

I'm also scared of going blind I don't want to lose my independence. That really bothers me I didn't have floaters ever. Not until last year at the end of the year. When I was young I use to have perfect vision. I never had any of this stuff. I can still see out of my eye. It's the right eye is when the floaters started.

[@sli1782]

My floaters are like a circle within a circle. Some are just one and others are a long string attached to each other. Some days worse than others but very apparent with blue/gray skies, computer screens, and light walls. Also have dashing white slashes in tops of eye when outside against the sky.

[@mushuloveschardai]

I see these light grey circles And they pulse and then sometimes it looks like the an overlay like static on a tv. Just random black static looking overlay

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

That sounds like “Visual snow” and may be put down to over excited neurones. Your doctor may be able to give you medication that can help if you feel it necessary.

[@abhinav4112]

@@MartinTheOptometrist hi I think I also have visual snow I'm 14 And I see small tiny white coloured worm like things when I look in the sky What should I do ?

[@ajwashah]

Thank you so much doctor....I have floaters of type one u showed ...and some optiotioner confused me that it's cataract in my eyes...thank you for such wonderful video I was terribly confused

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Thank you, I’m so glad it was helpful.

[@HariKrishnasjhk]

How is the floaters now?

[@ajwashah]

@@HariKrishnasjhk they are same as they were...I just keep ignoring them

[@NothingbutnothING]

Hey if you dont mind could you answer this question, I am 13 and see floaters, but one eye floater I see is a blank oval that goes away when I look away or look at it

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Hi Eerzo. It sounds like you are describing a ring-like floater? I would have a lot more questions that I would need to ask as well as looking at it to be able to say more. However, the safest bet is to get an eye exam to make sure it is not a less common floater that may be due to changes at the back of the eye. It’s unlikely at your age, but it’s important to get it checked.

[@jennieosborne3530]

I am upset about the eye floaters in my right eye. I don't want to go completely blind. And me to lose what independence I have left. I started to get floaters in my right eye. I have the problem the worst when I'm out in the sun. Or in bright lights I notice them at times.

[@becanica2658]

hello. I have a floaters and now i cannot count the small dots like a dust shape moving around my eyes. Im nervous now,

[@pattyboucetta1897]

This was very informative. Just note that the words transcribing the audio were wrong throughout the video. :)

[@deenaurduniya124]

I see floaters in brightlight but movable not consistant... its like whenever i move my eye in bright light i see floaters like black strips but not so dark and not so light.... Is it normal ???

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Most people report that their floaters are more visible in bright conditions. I certainly see my floaters moving more in bright conditions. I’m not sure if that answers your question.

[@fahimanooristani5083]

Hi I have from past two months I floater in my right eye what can I do which foods or fruit is good to i I eat

[@w.k314]

2:48 this is accurate representation of floaters in my eye

[@dr.babitarana4604]

Sir i have green color floaters Sir please tell this is dangerous?

[@abenigold7003]

Thank you❤

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

My pleasure.

[@cliveroberts2875]

I have dense Asteroid Hyalosis which severely impairs my vision. My vision is blurry and numbers are distorted as often words are. I cannot see properly. I’m hoping a Vitrectomy will cure this. Do other have this problem. ?

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Looking into an any with asteroid hyalosis, it appears very dramatic. However many people are not visually impacted by it that much. It is surprising, however yours must be on the more extreme end of the spectrum I guess. If you are suitable for a Vitrectomy I’m sure it will resolve your symptoms.

[@dnyaneshbharambe5820]

Can you please make a video on visual snow

[@denyspetiukov2865]

I have mine after major inflammation in the eyes caused by enourmous eye strain, stress, not sleeping well, lots of sugar... That happened in 2012. Although I also had them first appear when I was 13 and was watching TV all summer and not moving alot... After 2012 it's also when I clench my eyes really tight and open them fast I see three sort of lines of white in my right eye. Flashes basically. Lines are not straight.

[@denyspetiukov2865]

I also have astighmatism since 2012. double vision basically. Never had it before, was just slightly myopic. I was 22 when this happened.

[@kavyarana9975]

I started getting it from yesterday ...

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Sorry to hear that. It’s worth getting new floaters checked out.

[@biogons14]

Very good explanation: I have suffered a posterior vitreous detachment and I see a small ring on the right side, as well as floaters and diffuse areas. I also see some flashes on the right side when I shake my head. The ophthalmologist also found that I had intraocular pressure almost at the limit of what was acceptable for my age. Could it be related to the detachment? Is it not advisable to squeeze your eyes or shake your head abruptly? Working long hours at the computer or with close-up glasses can affect it? The bromelain that pineapple contains can be beneficial?

[@haqsach4147]

Small ring was transparent or black?

[@biogons14]

@@haqsach4147 grey, at optic nerve junction

[@sjm6392]

Informative. Sound quality is an issue - very low!

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Apologies, I’ve hopefully improved sound in later videos.

[@harshitha0914]

I have so many floaters..I get very scrared..1st I used to see one or two..now I am seeing soo many ..it's very annoying..and I don't know what to do😭😭😭

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Firstly, don’t give up hope. Know also that many people are going through the same thing, so try and connect with others that understand the situation. Stay tuned to the channel for more ways to do this soon.

[@emmachidi5581]

Still seeing it?

[@skrrrtt-g4b]

im so worried i dont what is this in my vision but its like a big transparent oval shape in the side of my vision. can you help me and tell me how to treat it pleasseee

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

I wish it was something that I could just tell you to follow some steps and it will be gone. You should get it checks first to make sure that it is nothing more than normal eye floaters then you can consider some of the other options for treatment and whether you are suitable. Check out some of my other videos. Stay positive.

[@kurtarn4318]

I have got type5 (PVD) Thank you for your clear and instructive comment and illustration. Consequently I will have my eyes checked on a regular basis.

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@abhaypratapsingh964]

I'm 18 y.o. and I'm getting floaters is it normal? I'm not near sighted!

[@StephyGrowsWeed]

my son is 15 and complains about them too

[@abhaypratapsingh964]

@@StephyGrowsWeed i think so that they are coming sooner because of more screen time

[@UltimateAbhishek]

@@abhaypratapsingh964 bro apka thik hua kya? I m17

[@aynapaisley]

Thanks for your video! I have something in my eye, not sure if it's a floater - i have a small spot in my right eye that goes blind whenever I blink while staring at something really bright (white). It goes away in a second and then reappears when I blink again. I can barely spot it in the dim light though. I got my eyes checked with this problem and doctor said I'm absolutely healthy, but it doesn't go away..really annoying.. Is that a floater?

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Try looking at a bright white background and after looking straight for a few seconds try looking up for a second, then back straight for a few seconds. If it is a floater you may see it then move as you shake the vitreous gel with the looking up and straight movement. You can repeat it looking left, right and down too as one position may make it particularly more noticeable.

[@rachaelhill7978]

What would be like a slight blurry chevron looking sight at the putter right or left eye and wavey?

[@rachaelhill7978]

The outer sides not Puter my phone text stupidly

[@subramanyans7995]

I think i am seeing all these floaters.my doctor dilated my eyes and checked my veins.my eyes are healthy.but i dont know why after that check-up iam getting more floaters like black dots

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Give the practice a call for urgent advice as a precaution.

[@deanhughes4504]

I’m having a vitrectomy for this

[@Lisa-zt6on]

Dean Hughes How are you now? Do you have floaters, frill or nothing? Any complications?

[@StephyGrowsWeed]

pls give us an update

[@georgeyoung4015]

I recently had a pvd and my optician can see a Weiss ring. I can see this as a large floater in my left eye but at the same time I now have millions of small black and grey floaters obscuring my vision making reading pc screens difficult. It’s like black pepper grains swimming around in my vision. This is all the more worrying as my right eye was lazy from birth and is next to useless. Any thoughts on these dots? They don’t seem to fall into any category you’ve described. 57 year old male bp, sugars, cholesterol all ok.

[@malena7362]

How are you George ?

[@shishkabob1235]

Whenever I’m in a dark room after being in the light for too long I see floaters they’re white rings is that normal ? It’s sorta like a halo but smaller

[@cherylrichardson2090]

I have a shadow in Side of my eye at the Bridge area of my nose ,but doctors are saying that I am fine what could this be.

[@_VISION.]

What's with the colors inside of the balloons? You provided examples with clear or shadow visual substances, yet you use colored circles inside? Does the person actually see these colors?

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Asteroid hyalosis often appears like sparkling coloured floaters when looking into the eye. Sorry if that wasn’t clear to understand.

[@_VISION.]

@@MartinTheOptometrist okay; thanks for the clarification.

[@lucal9814]

I have that Swarovski when i look in the sky i have it for 3-6 months i think ,can you suggest me what to do?

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Get an eye expert to examine your eyes in person. That’s the best way to get specific and personal advice about issues like this.

[@lucal9814]

@@MartinTheOptometrist i went like 2 months ago and they told me that i have a vission 120% and to not stay very long on the computer

[@JovelynBenito]

My nerves got inflamed how to get rid of those floater's doc please help me 😢

[@Lisa-zt6on]

We need a safe treatment for these floaters. They are annoying and horrible. We can't live with them!!

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

That is the dream that many of us would love to see 🙏🏽

[@lluisbaratau424]

So oftalmolgists must definetely treat it as a serious annoying illness, not like most of them do, ignoring it. Feel so frustrated with most of them and their passivity.

[@FabioAdler]

Hello Martin, thanks for putting together this video. I have been treating a choroidal neovascularization in my left eye for nearly a year, and now suddenly started getting eye floaters in the same eye. Do you think these eye floaters could be related to choroidal neovascularization?

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Hi Fabio, thank you. Your floaters could well be related to the choroidal neovascularisation. But it will depend on different things that relate to how bad it got and whether the vitreous gets involved through any treatment, such as photocoagulation laser surgery or anti-VEGF injections or whether you develop a neovascular membrane. So in theory it could be related, but not necessarily. I hope that makes some sense to you.

[@FabioAdler]

@@MartinTheOptometrist Thanks for your reply Martin, I appreciate it. Yes, I'm having anti-VEGF injections so that could be related. I'll try to speak to Moorfields Eye Hospital tomorrow. Keep up the good work 👍

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

By-the-way, the medication itself won’t be causing the floaters, but the fact that you are having an invasive procedure could bring in some floaters, but the treatment is doing a huge amount of good compared to not having it. Thank you.

[@FabioAdler]

@@MartinTheOptometrist I understand. Thanks once again for your help 👍👁

[@mikerodgerson4813]

Hi Martin, my name is Jackie, I have found your explanation regarding eye floaters the very best. So informative and easy to understand, thank you. Since 2017 I have suffered with stringy eye floaters and was told I would have to live with them. However, as the years have passed they have become really debilitating, I’m 69 yrs old. 2021 had cataracts removed in both eyes. My vision has improved, but the floaters are worse than ever, patches of out of focus blurry clouds obstructing everything I do. Driving is a struggle, as is reading etc. I have been told by hospital doctor “not to look for them because then you won’t see them”. That’s impossible to do because they are always in my line of vision. Should I have to wait 6 months before I go back to hospital as I was told?

[@DeeDee-2]

Hi Jackie, the floaters became worse because after cataract treatment, its possible to get floaters after the treatment. In terms of your cataracts, try and wear sunglasses with UV protection on hot days,

[@kavyarana9975]

So what I see is very lightish black lines like they move up as I see up and down as I see down but while I m focusing something they move up and down for some time and then they disapper for like (2-3 ) sec and reappear I m not sure whether these are floaters ?? Can someone tell me what is happening with me

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Sounds like they are floaters. Some of the floaters that I see are like small strands of hair/fluff. Get it checked out if possible.

[@kavyarana9975]

@@MartinTheOptometrist yes they are floaters I got checked today so feels like I m new person to this horrific experience

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Stay positive Kavya.

[@kaifkamal6512]

I got them now with pvd and I'm just 22 my life is ruined

[@dhritirajbharali9738]

Hello martin.. recently I have developed floaters in my eyes .. . I am in my 20s and I am mild myopic too though I have not notice any vission changes . But I do have frequent eye strain since I spent my most of time in front of computer or phone .. do I need to see a doctor only for the floaters?.

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Strictly speaking and for your peace of mind, yes you should get all new cases of wye floaters checked out by your optometrist, even if everything else is good. In my experience the vast majority of floaters are not associated with anything more serious like retinal years or detachments though. So get checked just to be cautious.

[@miabbu]

Why doesn’t my floater in my left eye move side to side like a normal? When I try to stare at it, its not as visible. It’s like it shimmers/heat wave like. I go to different eye doctors but they don’t see anything wrong. Granted I use to have papilledema but I don’t have it anymore..

[@miabbu]

Like it doesn’t impair my vision in no way, but it’s quite annoying to see out my peripheral.. even the ER tested my vision and said I have 20/13 vision

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

That's interesting... It could be that your vitreous is now more liquid and you may be seeing the wave of the moving fluid as you move your eyes. This may also explain why there is no physical floater to see. I think I know what you are experiencing because I get it myself along with normal floaters. I notice this wave like a current that reflects light coming down from above - typically in a large retail store with high ceilings. The effect of this ripple-like current makes my eyes water. I concluded that it was my vitreous causing this wave and I suspect it may be a similar thing in your case. If you've been checked out, that's the most important thing - I don't think you need to be worried.

[@Blissfulnessence]

Thanks for this. I've had multiple eye issues (retinopathy with detachment, graves eye disease with grey curtain blindness, pre and post operative cataracts, different grades/types of strabismus, 'occasional' color blindness, and an orbital decompression, and currently glaucoma) but the cloud like donut that was floating around in my field of vision today was weird and new. And scary. The thing is it dissipated within an hour. Is that common for a Weiss Ring? The eye i had it in isn't the one i had the retinal detachment in btw. My vision, though increasingly blurry and poor over the past weeks, has returned to my baseline. (Which is pretty bad admittedly but at least i can see to get around) (I have contacted my optometrist who's followed me through all this and depending on what transpires will either wait to see him or go to the er.) Just curious about the ring settling so quivkly after investigating via google.

[@monicapeters1132]

Thank you so much for showing that video it helps a lot

[@subramanyans7995]

Sir can you please reply iam 18 i already dilated my eye's and checked my retina.dr said my retina is healthy.but iam seeing lot of floaters tiny one,cobwebs,ring,lines like floaters and i can see floaters all the time .can 18 year old get pvd or RD? No family history for me.iam nearsighted just 1.5 . should i worry?

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Hi. Anyone can get a PVD, although it’s just more common with age, high myopia and so on. You can have floaters and your retina is healthy. Did your Dr see your floaters during the exam? If you are in doubt or you feel things are worse then don’t be afraid to get a second opinion. That’s the best way to get piece of mind. I’m wishing you all the best with it.

[@subramanyans7995]

@@MartinTheOptometrist my dr said my retina is ok should i need immediate check up?bcoz my place is in lockedown bcoZ of corona.i can't go to any hospital.i dont have any other symptoms just floaters that look like tiny, circles,lines, cobwebs

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

If you’ve had your retina checked recently, that is fine. You can get a further routine eye examination when it becomes practical. Obviously, follow any specific advice your dr has given you, especially in case of any eye emergency.

[@subramanyans7995]

@@MartinTheOptometrist thank you but can you please explain why i have tiny, ring, lines, and cobwebs like floaters? Iam 18.

[@igorkorovyakovskiy]

@@subramanyans7995 do you notice them all the time or when looking at a white screen or blue sky? I think everyone has these to a certain extent. Most are fairly transparent.

[@patsyplamer2898]

What causes the white of the eyes to have a dirty look? Brownish spots and radish veins

[@theworldthroughmyeyes26]

I've got two tiny yellow balls grown on the inside of my eyeballs where the red bit is in the corner but between my eye balls and my eye brows I have noticed to growths in my skin, I noticed my cousin had them years ago... If I rub my eyes I see what starwars ship sees when it hit hyperspeed like white lines, i think its from rubbing them tiny yellow balls, I do feel like my eyes are getting lazy, I focus out of my Right eye mostly

[@jattblood9331]

Tell me sir floters are dangerous what treatment is safe for floters..i see floters from start weeks plz advise sir its hamrfull

[@Sunshine-vz2on]

26+5w pregnant, started getting when look at SKy... is it from pregnant?

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

It’s unlikely, but I couldn’t say it was impossible as pregnancy hormones can cause temporary vision changes.

[@abhidoit8270]

I got floater today , dr told me it’s a blood hemmorage , I’m diabetic n high blood pressure he told me it will go away call me after 1 month , does it goes naturally as I lower the sugar level n blood pressure , can u please help me in suggesting

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

If you have Type 2 diabetes, it’s important to get your diet right and adopt a healthy lifestyle because there is a good chance that you can reverse your diabetes. This will stop future diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic floaters due to blood in the vitreous should become less noticeable with time depending how bad they were in the beginning, but may not completely vanish though.

[@abhidoit8270]

Thank you for the reply n time taken from your busy time , Thankyou once again 🙏🏻 yes I will adopt the lifestyle of healthy n be on top of diabetes .

[@nysavvy9241]

I have in both eyes first one then the other. I see the optomologist regularly. He states no retinal detachment however I still see flashes of light when going from light to outside at night. It was worse when it first started but less now. Doctor states it's glare. Is it?

[@chalaehylton666]

Any updates ?

[@nysavvy9241]

@@chalaehylton666 I'm much better now.

[@RandyMony]

I had a Retinal Detachment in my RIGHT eye, and the surgery I had in Feb. 2019 has left me with almost no vision in that eye. Then in Oct. 2020 I had a Vitreous Hemmorage in my LEFT eye which I had checked and treated immediately, but the Doctor told me I would have floaters that would fade over time as long as I followed up regularly, but with no guarantees it wouldn't happen again. The floaters in my sighted (left) eye are disturbing and causing me great anxiety and depression! I'm an Artist, and I need my sight as good as I can get it to be!

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Sorry to hear this Randy. Remain hopeful that it will clear enough to be less of an impact on your vision. You only had the treatment this month, so it’s still early days and some more clarity may return after the impact of the haemorrhage calms down.

[@ayans7762]

This video might have helped me get an insight into my floaters. Personally speaking, I had them after an infection in my eye but after this video I realized my floaters are kinda different (?) They are more like the 3rd kind, not exactly "shadows" but small circular ring thingies that roam around, they are proper circles, not that large as in the video but prominent enough to be recognizable.

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Thanks for the feedback Ayan 🙏🏽

[@georgiee5796]

Bro were the Same,I had an infection Then 2 days later I had Floaters ,lol

[@corninyourpoop]

@@georgiee5796 wow really?? I've had them all my life but recently they've gotten to the point that I am worried. Unfortunately I live in the US and healthcare is a joke here. Anyway, I keep reading on reddit about people who got covid and started seeing floaters shortly after!!! They need to do a study on people like you.

[@georgiee5796]

@@corninyourpoop ok

[@georgiee5796]

@@corninyourpoop there was Never a day that I regret from Rubbing my eyes that night,I should never do that.wish Could turn Back in time once

[@user-yr1jb8ut3z]

Hello and thanks for the video 😊 What causes the floaters that look like a thread grey color please? Do you advise serrapeptase to help dissolve them? I also heard they are a result of candida and fluconazole can be an option! 🙏

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Thank you. All floaters indicate that the vitreous has had some sort of degeneration. I haven’t looked into whether there are different causes for the different types of floaters we see. I would be interested to look into it though. I’ve also not looked into the other suggestions you’ve made, although they have been suggested before, so I’ll take a look. I appreciate you support and questions 🙏🏽

[@user-yr1jb8ut3z]

@@MartinTheOptometrist Appreciated ...

[@goodnessgodwin6865]

Hi Martin Oguzie, Your name sounds Nigerian but your accent doesn't. Am a Nigerian but based in Scotland am 35years old and for the very first time last week floaters every where in my eye. Had two eye test this week both saying everything looks ok, am very depressed and sad like never before especially for the fact that they couldn't do anything about it.

[@user-yr1jb8ut3z]

@@goodnessgodwin6865 Try MSM eye drops and Bromelain supplement. It may help. Get well :)

[@priyamalik1325]

When i move my head from side to side i can see the edges of eye lens and feels like it is filled with a very viscous fluid.???

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

I’m not sure I know what you mean, but it could be the current from your vitreous rippling as you move your eyes the way you describe. I have experienced similar looking up and down in specific situations.

[@priyamalik1325]

@@MartinTheOptometrist Thanks, i was really worried!!

[@karthiknumbiar9617]

Dr i see nerves in my eyes and two small spots on both the eyes.When i blink then i see red nerves and got scared.i took a retinal scan and everything was pretty normal...but can you elaborate why i see nerves in my eyes

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

I’d need to really understand more about what you are describing to comment.

[@idiom9684]

I think I know what you see I see the same it’s a purkinje tree your blood vessels I absolutely freaked out when I saw them and now if I’m running anxious I see black streaks vessels flash across I’ve been examined multiple times and been told it’s fine and my brain is just seeing more maybe because of anxiety

[@waynepayne9875]

Are you shining light into your eyes

[@nrg-5003]

Can eyes floaters be coloured? I have been seeing yellowish spots for several months and have no idea what they are? I had my eyes checked about two months ago and they were both very healthy. Any ideas what could be causing them? I asked my optometrist about them and he had no idea? Thanks

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Because floaters that you see are actually the shadows cast on the retina of the floating objects, they will be dark. If you are getting coloured floaters then don’t be afraid to get help and further investigations. It’s not likely to be a big problem, it’s worth looking into.

[@nrg-5003]

Thanks, i will get them checked again try find out whats going on, these yellow spots don't really bother my vision too much, as long as my eyes are healthy i guess I can live with them. Thanks

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Great.

[@elmerlaurente6396]

Can i go blind bec. Of this(floaters)?

[@Andy400ss]

@droxzy13：Hi I have eye floaters and I see like little specks that are tiny and I see a lot are they eye floaters or something else worried🥺

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

It sounds like vitreous eye floaters, but and eye examination will confirm that for you.

[@bigrich0926]

I've had severe floaters in both eyes, I got a vitrectomy and it helped for a while but I have floaters again

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Oh no, sorry to hear that. I guess that’s one of the things no one talks about; the fact that you could get floaters again after successful Vitrectomy.

[@ionoil7842]

@@MartinTheOptometrist Do you have floaters in your eyes

[@Sunshowers902]

how long ago after virectomy did you get floaters again ?

[@joeyreamer1431]

My floaters are big, in the right eye. Strands in the left. I can feel them moving. They reflect light. Very strange

[@ShinobiD3monX20]

I have the PVD version combined with the classic floater I seen 3 optamoligist, and all said my eyes were normal and my optic nerve was ok what worried me is the changes in my eyes as light bothers me a lot and creates more shadows. I see halo rings around light more often and even when I close my eyes I can see one dark floater that is always there and is bothered by sunlight. Not sure what to do.

[@AccDeleted1]

He said the pvd version may be pvd not always I think

[@Gongopingo]

Why is it that the laser treatment is not promoted by the medical community while there are some doctors that show great results?

[@nickb3816]

Anyone’s eye floaters bother them while watching tv or being outside on a overcast day ??

[@badalliban8377]

I am 28yrs old also am medical student i have stage one can you help me drug?

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

We don’t know of any drugs that can definitely cure or prevent floaters yet.

[@deanhughes4504]

It’s not artificial jelly it’s just replaced with saline solution

[@hafsakhalid6226]

Heyy please help me I am much worried. In my right eye sudden floater transparent shadow appeared with a shinny boundary. I got myself checked and doctor said its a floater and retina is healthy but i am muvh worried the floater is one black round football size. I feel difficulty in seeing thing specially when i go out in sunlight and back to room.. Is ot a sign of worry? I have migraine as well before the starting of floater i was having severe nausea.

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

If you aren’t satisfied with the examination findings, please consider trying another clinic. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

[@m.a.7762]

you should invest in a good microphone, my volume is all the way up to 60% to hear you.

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

I hope the volume in my more recent videos are better. Thanks

[@readystudy3675]

Snow vision

[@okayhi6615]

Hi! Im 10 And I cant Get these Floaters out of my way as in I cant Get rid of them Like Forever I dont wanna be blind Im sorry I couldn understand the explanations Its Hard to Understand Can you give a better explanation for me? and also When I wake up I always feel sonething blocking my vision it takes 2-3 mins to Push them away And I cant stand it anymore I cant tell if its a floater in my eye or a Thing in my Eye I really dont wanna be blind So can you please Explain Why this is happening ?? I dont know... im starting to think its a lice Inside because when my Hair pokes my eyes I feel something in my eye Can you please help?? I really donnt wanna be blind theres alot of things I still wanna be I practice drawing and piano And singing And My online class Is coming soon so I wonder what if I go blind in oct 5 :( Please I really need an easier Explanation I'd really love if you'd help so i'd stop worrying abt being blind tysm I hope you read this And Can you Please tell me How to treat it naturally? Please I really want it to go away

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Sorry to hear that the problem is causing you so much anxiety. I don’t know what county yo you are in, but it’s always important to get a professional to look at your eye because I can see your eye and exactly what’s going on from here. The information I can give you can only be general information because I haven’t examined your eyes. Please check out some of my other videos to see they are easier to understand. Stay positive and speak to an adult that can help you get an eye examination. Let me know how you get on.

[@okayhi6615]

@@MartinTheOptometrist But they always say im paranoid and wont listen to me.. And im from the Philippines

[@rbe.a]

@@okayhi6615 hello, i have a sister who is 10 too and i know how you feel but really please talk to your parents and ask them to take you to a professional. and don't worry, going blind is very rare. especially for a kid like you. don't be paranoid it is gonna be okay :).

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Thanks @Rbea, I agree.

[@UsamaArain-mt5yt]

Kya ma ap ki koie madad kar sakta ho

[@michelzou2896]

My floaters are getting worse every week and the only thing doctors say is you will get used.I can’t accept this

[@Surajofficial2222]

Mine is types 5

[@spoonfeeder442]

I have stationary floaters

[@paradiseentertainment166]

I are awesome

[@lisalovuolo3606]

I have floaters