Large Eye Floaters Explained - Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD)

What is a Posterior Vitreous Detachment? Eye floaters commonly develop as we age but sometimes you can have a large floater that we refer to as a posterior vitreous detachment (pvd). Posterior vitreous detachment symptoms may include eye floaters and flashes, blurred vision or even complete vision loss in the event of a retinal detachment. Thankfully, eye floaters often improve on their own, otherwise floaters may be treated with a few surgical procedures. Learn about laser vitreolysis here • Laser Surgery for Eye ...
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Main points of this video:
Posterior Vitreous Detachment Symptoms
- New floaters in eyes
- Flashes of lights in your vision
- Blurred vision
- Vision loss or dark curtain coming into view
**If you are experiencing any new symptoms please call your local eye doctor (ophthalmologist or optometrist) to be seen.
New posterior vitreous detachments carry about a 5% risk of retinal holes, retinal tears or retinal detachment. More info on retinal detachments • Retinal Detachment Sym...
Posterior Vitreous detachment Treatment
- Time (usually eye floaters in vision improve in 1-6 months)
- Laser Vitreolysis - see video here • Laser Surgery for Eye ...
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About this video: Are you wondering what causes eye floaters or wanting to hear eye floaters explained? In this video series about eye floaters, Joseph J. Allen, OD FAAO reviews how eye floaters affect our vision and how an ophthalmologist may treat floaters. If you are seeing eye floaters and flashes in your vision, then this is the eye floaters video series for you.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Learn more about laser eye floater treatment here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXimZ52qfbede68

[@Mar_22z]

I got some new glasses and now I’m seeing the outline of my glasses on my eyes

[@Mar_22z]

I sometimes think that I have my glasses on and try to take them off. It’s annoying.

[@conanheartfilia6441]

I. Have this flashes of light on my vision for a month now and what bathering me my eye got realy big as in bigger than normal and it hirts. I can't not see a doctors caz we are poor I' didn't tell this to enyone caz I don't want my parents to worry I know I'm ganna be blind I know that and I know my eyes will not last a year. So doctor. Thanks for the. Info

[@ebonyskin1]

Thank you for this video. I was recently diagnosed with a Left Eye Vitreous Detachment and I'm having a hard time coping with it.

[@analarson2920]

Lifestyle has a huge impact besides genetics on eye or any body part health. Eating all the good foods and herbs especially with fats, proteins, fiber, and the list goes on will affect this PVD issue along with other issues. Besides the surface of our body and eyes our insides need to be supported and detoxed on a regular basis. An overtaxed liver does not function well and does not allow us to digest and absorb well, by the time we notice, these symptoms have arisen and the damage was done. The key is to start off healthy and stay healthy. It's not too late to ever detox and support and heal the body, even the eyes and teeth, its all living tissue, it may get harder as we age but it still happens or we would be dead. Collagen is taken in also, it helps the gut so the body can get its nutrients and keep functioning better. So make chicken soup or bone broth or collagen supplements of good quality as well as all those beautiful fresh fruits and veggies. My life experience and research has shown me this over decades. Blessings and good health.

[@Sammy5261]

me thinking i have super vision and can see bacteria 🥲😂

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

You are not alone!! I have heard that several times!

[@lovelyyluciddreams4352]

I’m sticking with this explanation !

[@SamanthaCamacho]

Lol😂

[@mariea1730]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@mariea1730]

Great sense of humor!!!

[@john172867]

I didn't realize so many people had floaters until I started getting them myself.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Oh it feels like everyone I see in the clinic has them.

[@robertorzol6397]

@@DoctorEyeHealth what about the floaters from crystal-like deposits which form in the vitreous gel? Are they different then the normal floaters?

[@GKerim]

Ok damn haha

[@shq_main2853]

I’ve had tiny ones since childhood that are unnoticeable, unless I look for them while staring at the sky. I finally know what this is. So fascinating.

[@CMDROldDuck]

I just discovered I now have them (in my 50s) and told my wife, and she’s like “yeah I have those, so does my best friend.” As someone who loves looking at the blue sky, I’m not overly happy about joining this club, but I guess that’s just one of the many “joys” of getting old.

[@IchiBeemo]

I've learned to live and enjoy my eye floaters, my right eye happens to have a dragon shaped floater which I named Edwin. When I'm in class or at work and I'm bored, I play optical tag with Edwin.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Omg this makes me so happy!!!

[@okok0kok0kok]

that’s amazing XD

[@KyroDreemurrSteele]

That's really cute. Nice to know some people can take situations like this and still find ways to enjoy it with a smile.

[@jaseevans5475]

😂😂😂 amazing

[@maheshgangula3912]

@@DoctorEyeHealth wearing cooling glasses at bright places may help to relief with floaters for some time

[@phyllisfantauzzo4703]

Dr Allen I’ve had poor vision since I was 3 years old, wearing glasses since, now 72 years old. I’m commenting because you are a teacher at heart, no dr has ever explained information like you. I’ve learned so much from your various videos, thank you for all your knowledge!!!

[@lindaashford7187]

Had this recently in right eye. My left eye PVD in left eye was 4 years ago. I don’t think this topic is known widely enough. Worth sharing with folks.

[@Arthur.H.Studio]

Well, that answers my question. Had surgery from this last month, and am always concerned with my other eye now.

[@infinity_spirit]

​@arthurherringstudio2828 what was surgery like

[@Arthur.H.Studio]

Not nearly as bad as I imagined, nor what most people would. They give you just the right amount of anesthesia to put you out for a couple minutes, then they give you a nerve block.. after that you don't feel much.. just pressure. And you're in a state that you don't care anyway. Through the whole process.. in and out of consciousness, I remember mostly feeling curious. Recovery can be a trial if you're told to be face down for a time.. me it was 3 days. @@infinity_spirit

[@mr.vgamer6594]

I have multiple floaters, but they are very small and i only notice them when looking on a light background like sky.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Same here. I have had them since I was in my early 20s. Most likely because I am fairly myopic. Are you also nearsighted?

[@mr.vgamer6594]

@@DoctorEyeHealth yes, I am nearsighted.

[@yourfellowhumanbeing2323]

@@mr.vgamer6594 Same, I think it predicted my myopia XD

[@kjh4878]

@@DoctorEyeHealth so it is common if your nearsighted? I'm nearsighted also

[@justsomeguywithoutamask7167]

Had them for about two months now. I'm scared because i constantly thinking what if i have retinal detachment 😨. But based on my Google research these are rare but idk Google ain't an eye doctor.

[@Daniel-vw4dj]

Eye doctors are under appreciated and underrated. Thank you for you service!

[@user-ri9sz6jl9i]

I agree.....there are soooooo many issues we can have with our eyes other than needing glasses! Ive been referred today by my optician to the eye hospital to see if i have a PVD and im nervous as i have health anxiety 😮😮. Best wishes to anyone suffering with any eye issues ❤... We need to look after them! 😮

[@felixvega5890]

Dr. Allen, thank you very much for all of the great information you share with all of us regarding eye care. As some of us get older, we tend to develop all sorts of ailments that gradually contribute to making life more troubling/disabling than simply just feeling annoyed. I already have an annual eye exam scheduled with my Opthamologist in 2 days. I will certainly ask him about my floaters and some of those other symptoms that you covered. Your effort to explain some of these symptoms has proven to be invaluable. Thank you sir!

[@lukekulczycki7356]

I was always scared about this but happy to know it is a common thing

[@Jake5537t]

I literally had a panic attack about it 😭

[@Dydro274]

@@Jake5537t exactly

[@Jake5537t]

@@Dydro274 i’m actually going to the options about it soon, i have health anxiety as well 😭

[@Dydro274]

@@Jake5537t damn that’s the same thing my cousin has

[@frickysuavve247]

word so its ppl just like me who have panic attacks being scared to die from stuff like this happening

[@khalilcool7507]

I saw floaters for the first time when i was a kid. I thought that they were angels 👼😂

[@zinhlemaseko7663]

😂😂😂😂me too!!

[@gauravjaswal7385]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@baronislove3063]

Me three! 😂😅🤣🤣🤣

[@americanboy1272]

Thought it was

[@eagle8038]

Same

[@beesilverbee]

Had a PVD incident about 7 years ago, but don't recall having the large floater issue, but rather a small very dark floater that mostly stays out of sight in the upper left area of my vision in the left eye. What I experienced was while shopping at night, after a very long drive, I had a circle of flashing white lights...plenty scary when you're away from home and have only ever heard of retinal detachment. Thankfully was able to visit a local vision care facility on an emergency basis, where it was diagnosed, with a follow-up a few days later upon returning home. That eye has never "felt" the same since. More recently I'm noticing it is sending to feel somewhat 'goopy' though it is an eye that tends to dryness. Even prior to this incident I had to stop wearing contacts because of the dryness. I also just watched your video on macular degeneration as my (deceased in 2014) mom had one eye with dry, and one eye with wet and I know she would get an injection in one of them. Her mom had macular degeneration to the point of being legally blind, and was taking classes in Braille, so I am a bit fearful of (and need to get in for an exam - it's been since pre-Covid lockdowns!). I keep the lined grid on a wall...no wavy lines! Thank you for your informative explanations.

[@tammygravis1462]

I named mine after my deceased mom. Like an angel sorta floating around me all the time.

[@annas4191]

❤️❤️❤️

[@scubarojo]

I've had large floaters since I was in my mid-30's (now 72). Had them "blasted" by YAG laser by a doctor in Ft. Meyers, Florida. Since insurance didn't cover it, had to save up $1800 per eye. Totally worth it, as I couldn't read a book before the treatment. I've read more books since the treatment than in the previous 20 years. The floaters in each eye would sometimes merge and blot out a stop sign or traffic light while driving. It's now been over a decade since I got the second eye done, no regrets. I worked for a laser company in the 70's so I understood what they can or cannot do.

[@jhanelle4919]

So you no longer have floaters now ?

[@Ghost00_14]

Thank you ima do the same it super annoying reading or on the laptop

[@rmarykirk1643]

Did the lasor cause any other problem with your eyes?

[@yibuseato]

Follow up on how your vision is today?

[@MrBison-eq8hb]

He forgot to tell us about the new problems that come with tempering with your eyes. Sometimes it’s better to stick with the problem you have. Too many lasik surgery patients wish they would’ve stuck with glasses.

[@storminnormin4651]

Thanks Doc. Great informative video. I named half of mine “The Floaters” (70’s R&B group) who had a hit song “Float On” and the other half “The Drifters” (50’s doo woop and R&B group) and their hit song “Rockin and Driftin” and “ Under the boardwalk”. Just trying to have a little fun 😃 with a condition that for me is a nuisance at times but for others is much more serious. I have “neuro-adapted” to my floaters over the years and really don’t notice them till I notice them. You and your work are GREATLY appreciated. Folks my age did not have this technology to keep us informed. Keep doing what you do.

[@humility786]

You have explained far better than my own eye specialist. Thank you for the excellent presentation.

[@search2know191]

It is so refreshing to find a young physicians that is will to explain things as he has. Unfortunately the older medical community historically has not done this.

[@mariea1730]

Agree he did a great job explaining this. He could be a great teacher.

[@KrisD007]

Yes the older dr I saw today said the laser surgery for floaters doesn’t work. He was very rude also.

[@cindyzimmerman6157]

I was diagnosed with PVD about six weeks ago and just had my follow up visit today. My floater looks just like a dead spider with its little legs bent. I have named my floating spider “Sammy” but since he is annoying, I frequently call him “ Sammy, the Little F#+@er”! Thanks for a well done and informative video.

[@rebelgirl5585]

I Haven’t named my floaters but I called my ex husband that a few times. For real. 😂

[@malena7362]

How are you doing now Cindy 10 months later?

[@melindajasso5792]

I am three weeks in and mine s really annoying! How is our eye now?

[@chiefsfan3288]

​@@melindajasso579210 month update?

[@DaveG-qd6ug]

​@@melindajasso5792 apparently the spider killed him🤭

[@nickie4345]

Very helpful and informative video. I just started seeing some floaters a few weeks ago and despite my optometrist telling me it’s all good I still had some concerns this video helped a lot!

[@FlamesAt1000ft]

Thanks for this! I’m 🇺🇸going “under the knife”soon,..in 🇯🇵Japan! (1st EVER! in 40yrs residence!)..for PVD operation and yes I’m so concerned of the outcome but hopefully recover quickly & with better “Eye Health” @67yrs old!😮🥺🙄😳💦This was so helpful in understanding just what is going on in one’s Eyes due to age & other conditions! Sure hope Doc gets to read & reply to my appreciation‼️👍🏾🥹💐

[@harrisond8132]

Best explanation that I have seen. You're communication skills are flawless.

[@annshaffer3314]

I am having vitrectomy for macular pucker. I’ve watched a ton of eye videos. Your diagram and explanation are excellent. Many others left me confused. Thanks. Good job.

[@danielabercrombie1054]

I am nearsighted and have low potassium and I often get eye floaters and dark spots. Lots of water, vitamin c, a, and d, and potassium helps a bit.

[@Jeditrunks]

You need magnesium also

[@runjunr8329]

How is it now

[@bengtkorswing5279]

Thank you so very much for this video. I now feel calmer. Take care, stay safe and God bless.

[@karlee3095]

Just diagnosed with this yesterday. Didn't have this education at the eye specialist appointment. Just you have PVD and I want to see you in a month. Grateful for this because I like to know all about my condition. Thank you, Dr.!

[@timcat5614]

Just happened to me 3 days ago. I see your comment is from 2 years ago. How is your vision now? My floater looks massive.

[@karlee3095]

@@timcat5614 getting worse. May end up having laser in one eye

[@watrgrl2]

You are amazing! Such a fantastic educator! I’m a nurse and both parents suffered from retinal detachment, one had glaucoma, one had a retinal wrinkle and a tear but also an aneurysm on optic nerve as well as a meningioma near the optic nerve so I am finding your channel a godsend!

[@carolh.2173]

Just meet with my ophthalmologist today after experiencing lightning flashes and eye floaters continuously for the last three days. I was diagnosed with PVD. These symptoms really scared me. I already suffer with Open-Angle Glaucoma, Age-Related Nuclear Cataract, and high eye pressure. I'm 58 yrs. old. Still young. It was refreshing to hear you explain it like my doctor did. The drawings were also very helpful in your presentation. Thanks

[@yolanda9730]

What happened with you? Any better now. What procedure did you do?

[@meredithaherntamilio4553]

Thank u sooo much for putting this video up ,i named mine ,Panic attack and im going to loose my eye sight !! I am so relieved to hear exactly what it is ,my eye appointment is in 2 days ,i am worried about my string like thing in my eye ,and i would appreciate it if i could get prayers for everything to be ok with my eye and i really don't want this happening in both of my eyes ,i have a a fear of going blind ,it is very scary to have no knowledge about what this string like thing in my eye, and i can't feel it at all ,i have been diagnosed with dry eye and had drops for that ,however my original eye doctor left the practice ,so i did have to wait to get set up with a different dr ,they wouldn't prescribed my eye drops until i met with my new dr ,it would have been a great idea to send out a letter to all of her patients !!! Instead of just finging out when i called to make a request for my perscription ,i would get months wirth of refills ,and it was time for the dr to send in another prescription for ny drops ,thats how i found out that i couldn't get my drops abd i had gotten this string thing right in the feild of my vision ,i was terrifyed and never had this happen, i would occasionally get stars i called them in the corners of my eyes and not right in my feild of vision, i have PTSD so this is why im so thankful i came upon your video!!! This is a gift i can't thank you enough dr for making this video ,id cry but my eyes are very sensitive and will be all puffy ,thats how greatful i am 😢tears of joy ??!! And gratitude...I'm subscribed to your channel now !!!

[@michael5089]

How are you?❤

[@carolesposito2124]

Very helpful explanation. The Doctor has a wonderful speaking personality. Thank you.

[@DK-ts3bd]

You are an excellent teacher! And the visual aid was very helpful Thank you!

[@communitypark2313]

Extremely informative video....I was fortunate having a PVD with Retinal Detachment, my optometrist, who identified it, had me scheduled with a surgeon the following morning. These rarer occurrences are considered 'medical emergencies'.

[@hollandclare8669]

Thank you, so informative. It’s also really useful to read the comments from people experiencing similar symptoms to myself.

[@davidhunternyc1]

That was very educational. The eye is incredibly complicated but remarkably simple too. Amazing. Thank you.

[@Ornelas11B]

I’ve had these since I was a kid. I’m 40 years old now.

[@robertorzol6397]

Did they increased for you or stayed the same?

[@mr.astronout4492]

@@robertorzol6397 ı wondered too

[@lovelybainsartist1316]

Same

[@safeandsound7220]

Floater or flashes? Bc i have flashes and it getting worse i think

[@sophieca6906]

Too much time with a smartphone is a cause for young people's floaters. And, rubbing eyes hard is also harmful...

[@wendybird3107]

Mine are small, I call them the Kardashians, they are sooooooo annoying 😉

[@Lunadrella]

😂😂😂

[@rmaxdevil]

hahahahaahahha you make my day

[@sophieca6906]

ㅋㅋㅋ (Korean giggling). Try bilberry supplement with at least 25% of anthocyanin. It may or may not work, but it seems to help some people. You need to take it for at least 2 months.

[@wendybird3107]

@@sophieca6906 Thank you 😊

[@DeasAnimals]

🤣

[@pamela2211]

Thank you so very much Dr. Allen. I have PVD and it is scary. The education you provide is priceless. You do such an excellent job on the videos. I really appreciate you and the work you put into this valuable info.

[@BSS753]

I just experienced the large floater! I have had floaters for a long time. What's happening now in my left eye is obstructing my vision and I almost lost my driver's license. My ophthalmologist recommends vitreous removal. Great video it explains everything!!!

[@bensiewatkins8948]

Thank you for the clear and concise presentation. I'm going to the doctor now for a floater. He says that six weeks is the observation period. He also prescribed medication for dry eyes. I've been with that about three weeks. Sometimes it appears to be gone, then it will come back. It likes to get in the center of the eye. Truthfully, this floater is making me nervous. I need it to go.

[@pnichols6821]

I developed floaters overnight, after the birth of my last baby. My eye Dr at the time...scared me so bad that I was afraid to go to sleep. He said...if your retina detaches...you have an hr. I went into major depression and got down to 90 lbs. I went to a different Dr that said....you're fine! My current Dr says I'm ok. That Dr almost made me die from fear! That was 30 yrs ago btw!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Wow. Well I am happy you never had any major problems. But yes, I too try to be conscious of how I speak to my patients, even on KZbin I try to be less...scare tactics.

[@fernandoesquivel3262]

Thank you so much for these videos. I work at an eyelab that uses telemedicine. So basically our exams are virtual. Watching your videos has educated me in being able to better explain what our doctor notates about our pts conditions if they have any.

[@samiramobayed615]

Great explanation. I saw several videos about PVD , and yours is the first one I understood. Thank you!

[@Vortex31415]

I really appreciate your willingness to engage and educate on this topic. I first noticed my floaters two years ago, and it's been a difficult journey. Some days are good, but most are bad to awful. Your videos, and others like them, provide optimism/hope where it is greatly needed. Thank you!

[@viniciusuchoa2487]

The VDM Project is a non profit organisation dedicated to finding a safe cure for eye floaters. It aims to unite floater sufferers and change perceptions of this condition within the medical community and the world in general. Only by doing this can we develop a safe and effective cure. Make a difference! Join the project today, donate at www.vdmresearch.org/ Also follow the project at instagram.com/vdmproject?igshid=16q6lffpfugp7

[@donniemoder1466]

See a doctor, a real doctor licensed to treat your condition. See them more than once if you have continuing questions. Don't rely on random KZbin videos. Try to use reputable websites like the Mayo Clinic for a medical description of this conditiopn.

[@stijnvdv2]

@@donniemoder1466 His explanation is a bit misleading though. Floaters don't necessarily mean you have a PVD. It just means your vitreous is changing and there are forming some solid lipids in the vitreous. What he is referring to here is actually less common then normal floaters and occurs past mid-age, when the vitreous is shrinking, the bag that contains it comes loose from the back of the eye and when it pulls the strong connection around the optical nerve loose, that can give a more dense, less moving floater then the floaters that people are commonly familiar with; it's called a Weiss Ring. I'm an optometrist btw, so I know.

[@proggz39]

I’ve had several floating around since childhood, some are a pretty decent size but they’re harmless. Sometimes they keep me company when I’m alone

[@emilybaughman2339]

Thank you so much for this! My mom has mentioned she sees these floaters and I’m happy to be able to send her this video.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

You're so welcome! Glad it was so helpful!

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

Young man really knows his stuff. I call my floater “ Pain in the a**” when I get mad at it and call it by its full name it’s “ Big pain in the a**” very informative. Love your bedside matter. Where do you practice young sir, I have a son with a very rare form of cerebral palsy. He would love you. He’s 30 now and has been in glasses since 18 mos. I’m having the large floater.with double and blurry vision. I’m not really thrilled with his doc.

[@Iamdunne3]

Had this event happen yesterday totally freaked me out. The doctor didn't explain much about it other then what to look for if worsened. So this was so helpful thank you.

[@facenose7424]

My parents recommended for me to become an eye doctor when I grow up so I've been binge watchin your videos and I'm very interested!

[@Daniel-vw4dj]

we need more eye doctors in the world!

[@RalphErvin]

I should get 3 credits for this excellent video. Been wearing glasses all my life and had never heard of eye floaters. Thanks for this!

[@bonniephelps9481]

I have a large floater at the moment. My treatment plan followed exactly as you outlined it. I’ve been back for the 4 week checkup and all is well. Floater is still there but I’m relieved my retina didn’t detach. You explained this so well, better than my Optometrist

[@davidd3813]

Excellent, comprehensive, and easily understandable explanation of exactly what I have just been through, including the retinal tear within two weeks of initial symptoms (floaters, flashes, blurred vision). The tear was repaired with a laser procedure in office. Thanks for the clarification.

[@RayEdwards]

I have this kind of floater, and found this video very helpful and ... well, clear! Thanks!

[@mariea1730]

Excellent, I learned a lot about what is going on right now with my eye, very clear explanation, great visual aids, excellent visual samples of floaters, flashes, dark curtains, thank you so much, I am being treated for this and pray that God would heal my eyes and use great doctors like you. God bless.

[@chrispeoples4606]

Good explanation on the cause and 'cure', I developed a floater this morning while teaching, tried rinsing my eye thinking I had something stuck on my cornea. Saw my eye doctor this afternoon and she tentatively said it was a PVD, will need to see a retinal specialist tomorrow.

[@karenmcgrath1999]

Wow thank you!!! I have large black floaters for awhile. went to my opthamologist this week fluid is leaking. have to go back to him in 5 days. You gave me a lot of clarity.

[@mjlovett6577]

I have this but it usually appears when I don’t have any glasses on whenever I’m driving but it always good thing to find out why learn something everyday 😄

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Supposedly, the more posterior in the eye. the floaters appear more obvious and bright lights also help with that.

[@patriciap5918]

They mostly disappear when pupils are dilated

[@arleneasuma9118]

Best illustration video I've seen so far. I'll be sharing it with my kids so they better understand the surgery I'm about to have to have my "jellyfish" removed.

[@Jizzlewobbwtfcus]

geez dude what are you? 22 yrs old? You know SOO much at such a young age. DAMN im impressed! got a new subber

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hahaha thanks!! I'm actually 33.

[@jameseagle7261]

Enlightening, helpful information,very detailed and in depth explanations. Understandable, well done and I subscribed immediately. Thank you.

[@ElliEmber17]

I love love love your videos. So informational! I have worked optometry and ophthalmology for years now, and I love that you put such wonderful information out in a format that's easy to digest and fun to watch!

[@anastrixnoodles]

Finally! I was so curious about the new video when I saw the story on instagram with the eye drawing.

[@bethdrsrdp626]

You are an excellent teacher; thank you so much for this informative video. I’ve never had my eye floaters explained as well as you have.

[@eloisethomas2943]

So happy I found your channel. Very informative. Put me on ease with my reason I problem. Thank you.

[@kgm2863]

I first noticed eye floaters in my 20’s after I had a serious eye infection. I’d been dealing with blurry vision for months and when it cleared all I saw were floaters and it drove me nuts. I was beyond frustrated when I was told there was no way to get rid of them. I do find that after fasting for 24+ hours my vision is much clearer and I experience less floaters for a few days. Thank you for this video and information, and it’s something to be aware of for sure. Here’s to hoping I don’t experience large eye floaters.

[@gloriakurkowski101]

Kris, thank you for your fasting info. We'll try it. Any relief is better then none.

[@josesanto7641]

Look up MSM eye solution.

[@DxCKnew]

Try the keto diet.

[@1dayfree]

I think this is a parasitic worm infestation. Would make sense that they appeared after your eye "infection". Doctors don't want us to know this as they don't want us to take control of our own health and get better without them. They themselves are parasites so they aren't going to rat on their cousins are they? 🙄

[@pisces_8731]

Thank you for sharing your experince that fasters can reduces the floarters.. I'm 35 years old and have floaters in both eyes. Hope it will not getting worse. In sha Allah. Aminn.

[@meenabapaye6279]

I am an ophthalmologist from India .I find this video very useful for my patients. Too good.

[@theviralstuff4460]

Hello mam ,pls answer one question If we masturbate 2nd day after silicon oil removal so does it causes Retinal Detachment??

[@Justsapien]

Hello mam I am from nashik, I have visited your hospital and even got treatment from you.

[@lawrencevincent1]

I could never challenge this superb information. It is the best I have ever seen and heard in my opinion and I seen have lots of these sorts of videos.

[@Blazko612]

I just find here the explanation for my eye floaters ! Thank you so much for this explanation ! Very useful ! Thumb up of course !

[@SelinaUniverse]

For everyone who has eye floaters and are currently in panic: keep on reading. I first encountered floaters when I was about 19 but somehow they moved out of my field of vision, then at 27 I suddenly had a bunch of them. At that time I also had bad anxiety, stress etc and I couldn’t stop looking for the floaters that it became a daily obsession. But: I overcame it. It WILL get better! Try to find the core of where the anxiety comes from, maybe with a little more help like therapy or someone you trust to talk to. Strangely, I still have floaters but I barely notice them because I’m not scared of them anymore. The mind can be a powerful ally or your biggest enemy. If I can do it, you can do it too!

[@BaymaxIsBig]

Did you have any other symptoms and have you had a Posterior vitreous detachment ever

[@SelinaUniverse]

@@BaymaxIsBigI have floaters and after images. At some point most people will get a PVD, but I don’t feel like worrying about that because it’s a waste of time :)

[@swethan.s767]

Did u go to an ophthalmologist

[@brittanykelly8343]

@@SelinaUniverse omg thannk you!! I have floaters and after images too!! Which scare me so much because like, WHYY????? You know. I frequently fear that I’m gojng blind. It all started after my 1st flash of light across my vision a year ago. Neurologist said it was a migraine with aura.. but since, my eyes were more sensitive to light, I have floaters, and after images.. but I’ve been to a few eyes Drs and they say my eyes are fine. I do have anxiety so maybe I’m just hyper focusing on these things, liek you said. I decide recently.. well.. my quality of life is lower by worrying that I’ll go blind. So.. if I go blind, I go blind. There are blind people in the world. Lots of them. Who still enjoy their lives. So.. if that’s meant to happen, it will, and I’ll deal with it then. But for now…. Let it go. Still looking for ways to help lessen the floaters, which is why I clicked this video. Been trying castor oil per Barbara O’Neill KZbin.. and I think it may be helping..

[@MonaLisaDaVinci-ec2co]

I wish I could hug you for that. Thank you.

[@IamNobodysHW]

I notice them when I am reading a book, and I read everyday.

[@best-books]

I started to have little eye floaters, your video helped me a lot ... thank you

[@gkdrums]

Your video is 10x more informative than my doctor visit today. Seemed like she had a plane to catch. What I haven't gotten any explanation on is the pressure I feel in, behind my left eye. Irritation too. Was sent home after dilation and told to return in 4-6 weeks. I'm afraid of it worsening and the lack of comments about the physical feeling of the eye during this worries me. Thanks for the video.

[@tombrown1898]

I had a retinal detachment in 1999. It seemed to come on in a day. I was 46, and had been very nearsighted since I was 11. I had a sclera buckle, which increased the nearsightedness by 4 diopters. Had cataract surgery last year, with toric lenses. So far, so good.

[@Arthur.H.Studio]

I also had that surgery last month. May I ask if your other eye had retinal tears or detachment as well?

[@EYESurgeon]

Great and Accurate information! From a Ophthalmologist point of view, I'm really glad you mentioned that vitrectomy surgery is a high risk procedure and rarely done for floaters. A couple of floaters are usually harmless. HOWEVER, If you get a large increase or influx in the amount of floaters, constant flashes of light or a dark curtain or veil coming over your vision you must seek medical advice! The prognosis for treating a retinal tear with laser is much better than a Vitrectomy surgery for a retinal detachment.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you so much!

[@appel7208]

What a great video and explanation of how floaters are created. I am only 22 and have been seeing an increase in floaters 3 months ago and are still seeing them. Actually it’s more of a “bigger” worm looking floater which can bend in all ways and forms. In the beginning I was frightened but I went to see an eye specialist who said everything looked fine luckily. She didn’t schedule a new time for me though. I don’t have any flashes or “curtains” but only this rather “large” floater. Would you recommend me to go to an eye specialist again? I don’t understand whether it’s normal to see “big” floaters without it being a sign of something crucial? I really look forward to you answer🙏😊

[@cherrymae6188]

@@appel7208 did you go to another eye specialist? Im exepriencing the same problem without the curtain

[@appel7208]

@@cherrymae6188 Yes!:)) I’ve seen 3 different eye specialists as I thought “this can’t be normal” All of them said that everything looked fine. Sometimes I still worry but I trust them.

[@cherrymae6188]

@@appel7208 thank you for your reply,it made me feel better or remove my fear knowing others also have this and seems it is normal(sorry cant find right words , english is not my first langauge). My floaters are kind of "faded" when i finally have new prescription glasses ( my second glass, and my grade already doubled). Im still planning to visit an opthalmologist for the peace of mind.

[@jimgog6233]

Excellent video Dr--Very informatative and easy to understand,great work

[@TheGetchoo]

this was extremely through, thank you as this diagnoses was alarming to receive.

[@springflower7482]

Hey there, maybe you have heard of the VDM project. They are trying to find a safe cure for eye floaters and are still needing support and donations. Maybe a video on that project from an eye doctors perspective could be also very nice.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

That is a great idea!

[@anakarentrevino9156]

Great idea!

[@ricgrandcolas9538]

This is an excellent video about the PVD. Do you have one explaining what happens during the weeks afterward? For example does the fluid bag reattach to the retina?

[@joshcosby4353]

You explained this so well. Thank you!

[@MrEngedi]

Tremendous job on your video. Thank-You!!

[@john172867]

Great presentation... Keep it up!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hey thanks John! Will do 👍

[@StreetWorksProject]

Thanks for this great topic. I do have floaters and I'm seeing them everyday. Irritating but I was hoping one day very soon there's a cure for it.

[@StLProgressive]

Thanks for this explanation. I mostly understood what was going on, but this really helped.

[@robertjones5086]

Great video, you provided clear explanations...you made it understanding.

[@tailsfan465]

Holy crap, 5 minutes ago. Just wanted to say that I've been watching your videos ever since i got contacts, thing is i recently really hurt my eye with contacts (bruising it while trying to take it off for like 4 hours) so i've been really discouraged... my eye is luckily fine but you can probably understand my position for being a little scared now... Anyway, stay safe and keep making videos! Your videos are really interesting!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hey thanks for the comment! Sorry to hear your eye is feeling bruised, I think all contact lens wearers experience that at one time or another (some times the lenses are just hard to get off). But I hope things heal up and your doing alright. Thanks for watching!

[@mellowman1020]

This was a great video doc. I have a PVD I got it from an eye injury at 16 but I didnt get the bad floaters until about 23. My floaters are huge and bothersome. They made me give up all my outdoor hobbies, They ruined many of my holidays and they stopped me from joining the police force. They also are a consideration I take when trying to change my career as they are so hard to deal with. All this and not 1 doctor ever offered to help me. Ive had all the doctors tell me I will learn to live with them and they will magically go away. Im 36 now, My floaters are as bad and as bothersome as the day I got them. I wish somebody would have just operated on my right eye where most of them are. That way I would have been able to join the police or to have taken that job overseas on the beach that I was too scared to take, or not put on that 45kg of fat that I put on from depression eating and had to lose, now Im nearing 40 is it even worth it now? I will likely get instant cataract. If doctors had HELPED ME instead of treating me like I am an Ashhole then much of this pain in my life could have been avoided. Even tho I deal with them fairly ok now, I will never get back that ruined time.

[@rmarykirk1643]

Have you considered the operating room surgery on your eyes?

[@mellowman1020]

@@rmarykirk1643 yeh mate . Well most opthamologists refuse to operate on floaters. There is maybe a small handful of surgeons in Australia who will do it and they aren't in Melbourne. I believe they are in Sydney At one point I went to Sydney which is about 400 miles away and I went to one of these doctors and they refused. After much begging and pleading they agreed to do the surgery. I should have booked the surgery right there and then however I flew home and a few days later I called to book the appointment in and they told me they had no record of me visiting the clinic. At that point I gave up. I should have seen the other 1 or 2 surgeons in Sydney who occasionally help floater sufferers but I put all my eggs in 1 basket

[@wesleyrattray4236]

Very good and nearly comforting video. Well done.

[@emmapedraza5452]

Dr. Allen, thank you so much for this information. It was very interesting and very educational.

[@markjpeat]

Hi great video, would love to see a video like this on pigment dispersion syndrome,

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Great suggestion!

[@ndrarora]

I recently came to know about PVD after my eye doctor visit and my complaint about the floaters, this video helps me understand PVD a litter more, Thank you, Dr. Allen. Since I can control my eye floaters to go in the direction I want them to, and I see them in 3D, I can play a video game without any equipment, hahaha.

[@aw4003]

Excellent video. Very well explained in great details. Thank you.

[@JoesVoice]

Thank you for this information. Very concise and easy to understand.

[@kathyk8310]

You explain things so well. I have had pvd in both eyes. Then at follow up they found a horseshoe tear on the retina in my right eye and I had to have a laser procedure. I still have big annoying floaters and some light flashes seen only in the dark. Last week I had something strange and I always call my doctor when anything new happens. He believes it was an ocular migraine without the pain. It was blurry and I saw circular zigzag type stuff and it went away within a half hour. Thank you for explaining the pvd in understandable terms

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thanks for sharing Kathy! Glad they found the tear and healed it up with the laser. I get those same migraine aura's a few times a year. One of my older videos covered that, maybe it will help if you haven't seen it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn_WemqIlrWemdE

[@kathyk8310]

@@DoctorEyeHealth Thanks! I'll check it out. It was scary when it first happened but the doctor on call was so calming when I called in.

[@user-uk6pu6br7b]

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[@steve_cartier]

I’m one who has eye floaters in both my eyes.It all started back in 2017 on graduation day.one just popped out of no where in my left eye and thought it was just dirt and nothing serious.A few weeks/days go by and it’s still there and gave me a worry.I went to a couple optometrists and all they told me was ‘it’s normal’.It honestly sucks and very annoying to have them.If I had heard about this before I would go back in time and really take care of myself more.One thing I will say to anyone who’s struggling with them is hang in there and be optimistic with them.a few years have passed by and I gotta say theyve got worse.Something that might help is don’t drink soda or anything with high caffeine.Sleep is very important as well.Your not alone and we’ll get thru them.✊

[@josesanto7641]

Look up MSM. How it helps soften collagen. Great for eyes, head potential to end eye floaters. Research a lot about it. Doctors are taught how to 'cure' with medicines. But only 10% - 15% of their curriculum is holistic health...

[@steve_cartier]

@@josesanto7641 thanks bro I’ll look into it as well.Much appreciated ✊

[@danish_riyaz]

This really helped. Thank you so much.

[@NicoleRAINMusic]

I have these all of the time but mine are small. I've adapted to seeing them so they don't bother me too much. Thank you for this video Doctor Allen!

[@datszalami8689]

I saw them a month ago in the sky and now i cant unsee them

[@jameseagle7261]

My PVD condition stable and proceeded smoothly, meaning it's detached nicely and it should be completed by now. 18 months ago, started to experienced flashes in my eyes, doctor confirmed PVD, very lucky as no serious problem like retinal detachment. Things back to normal after a year, no flashes now.

[@aynapaisley]

Was just diagnosed with this today, started experiencing floaters and flashes in one eye for about a week. Hopefully my detachment is going to go smooth as well 🤓

[@sofiaruby603]

I thought PVD is a form of detachment...i just got diagnosed with it last week and im terrified.

[@lion9308]

@@aynapaisley How are you doing now? Any large floaters?

[@mattq8368]

@@sofiaruby603 hey just wondering how everything’s going now

[@sofiaruby603]

@@mattq8368 hi matt..it turned out it wasnt that..just minor floaters and that gel like substance seperating once in a while but its not PVD so they say...thanks for asking. How are you ?

[@donaldwyant3483]

Excellent information! Thank you.

[@prettyblimp]

great info and glad to hear that further research is happening to maybe have simpler treatments for this condition. I have have two floaters since last year, but I have to keep vigilant. thanks!

[@dn3808]

I see all kinds of floters since childhood. I'm used to it now.

[@Andy400ss]

Same but you should go to the doctor

[@idkhehe658]

@@Andy400ss doctors will do nothing

[@Neesha242]

What color are your floaters

[@eyelidman09]

Hello. Excellent content clearly explained as usual.Whilst doing some heavy lifting a few years ago - dark Weiss rings suddenly appeared in one eye. I got checked out at my local hospital and was told I had had an age related PVD. After a few months my brain had adapted and I didn’t see the Weiss rings any more, and have not had any problems since, thankfully. 🌞🙏🇬🇧🌞

[@lynnepopash2292]

Thank you for this comprehensive overview.