What Causes Eye Floaters? Eye Doctor Explains

Do you spots, squiggly things or even a cockroach floating across your vision? Learn all about eye floaters - what causes them and when to be concerned about them.
Questions Answered and Time Stamps:
01:00 : What Is A Floater?
01:30 : What Are You Seeing When You See A Floater?
01:45 : What Things Make A Floater Worse?
02:30 : What Are Floaters From Inflammation?
03:00 : What Is A Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD)?
03:33 : What Causes Floaters?
04:06 : Why Does Nearsightedness Cause Floaters?
05:05 : Signs of a Retinal Detachment: sudden onset of floater, curtain falling down over your vision, flashing lights, change in vision
05:35 : Why Can A Floater Cause A Retinal Detachment?
06:30 : Does Stress Cause Floaters?
06:40 : Do Eye Exercises for Floaters Work?
07:08 : What is YAG Vitreolysis for Floaters?
07:45 : What Type of Surgery Can Get Rid of Floaters? (pars plana vitrectomy)
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[@SeanLovesAviation]

I am 68, and just got my first one. It’s like a little knat that’s always there. My eye doctor told me it will never go away.

[@someuser4166]

I'm 24. Ive never smoked nor drinked alcohol and I eat lots of vegetables and fish yet I developed these things. I hope they find a cure for them someday. They ruin my work and makes it hard for me to study things

[@someuser4166]

I'm not nearsighted neither

[@DrRupaWong]

I am so sorry to hear about your difficulties. I also hope they find a cure someday! It can be really hard dealing with these things. Thank you for watching.

[@7150285]

​@@DrRupaWong are you related to Dr. Wong the eye doctor of Austin, TX?

[@7150285]

There is laser surgery and other surgery to remove them if it's really bothering you and interfering with your daily life. However that is ONLY if it's really bothering that much and put you as a candidate as surgery. I heard eating pineapple could "help" with floater a bit by reducing floaters slightly. But don't expect pineapple to be a "cure".

[@essa1292]

I'm 25 years old

[@meliodasandkirito2102]

I've had 2 floaters all my life, now I've adopted to it, tot the point I only see them when I actually try to see them

[@karnagefordayskdog7620]

same i have to really try to see them i’m 46 😁

[@JeffRL1956]

I've had lots of floaters since I was a little kid. (I turn 67 in May.) I remember being outside on a clear and sunny winter day playing in the snow with some friends and asking them if they saw them, too, but they had no clue what I was talking about. Neither did my parents, who said I was "just looking for attention". They're the same people who said I was "just jealous" of another kid who got glasses when, at the age of 6, I told them I couldn't see the blackboard. I finally got glasses two years later after tricking our family doctor to test my eyes. (I saw an eye chart in his office and asked him what it was and he offered to show me how it worked and discovered i couldn't see past my nose.)

[@DrRupaWong]

I'm so sorry you had that experience. :-( These floaters can be so hard to live with. Thank you for watching!

[@havenlyday7887]

You are a blessing! i was so worry. now i feel better! you explain the best

[@promlee1345]

Thank you for these explanations.

[@DrRupaWong]

My pleasure!

[@bryson31]

Thank you for the detail explanations of a floater. Learned a lot from this video.

[@DrRupaWong]

I'm so glad! Thank you for letting me know you found it helpful! Don't forget to subscribe to see more. :)

[@user-wp9vf8kx1h]

Very Clearly explained n was straight to the topic👏🏽. Many Thanks 🙏🏾

[@DrRupaWong]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@paulabudge1257]

Great information!

[@DrRupaWong]

Glad it was helpful! If you have any other videos you would like to see just let me know. Thank you for being a part of my KZbin community!

[@bosedeaje1182]

You've been wonderful ❤ I enjoy your educational videos. I started having floaters at about the age of sixty. I have cataracts in both eyes pvd and pvh in my left eye with high iop that has resulted in glaucoma; can you advise me on the best measure to take ( tube surgery, or vitrectomy and cataracts replacement for the left eye)?

[@christinehoffman1825]

Thank you 😊

[@DrRupaWong]

Thank you for watching, Christine!!

[@HossBonky]

thank you!

[@DrRupaWong]

Of course! I'm so glad this was helpful. If there is anything else you would like to see, let me know!

[@otiebrown9999]

Good information. Thank you, Dr. Wong.

[@DrRupaWong]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mattma96]

It's really REALLY SAD that there's no natural remedy for those terribly annoying yet disgusting floaters(post vitreous detachment in my case).

[@DrRupaWong]

It really is. :( They can be so difficult to live with.

[@amarahunter]

What a great video with lots of informative information. Thank you.

[@towerofresonance4877]

I was always in accelerated classes as a child and when I was only 8 years old and I got my first telescope, boom! I had my first floater in my right eye...at 9 years old, I already experienced panic attacks and seeing the school nurse. 30 years since my first floater, it is a sea of dark, translucent and lines. 20 years ago, in college, I had many panic attacks from the white walls and floaters. I had to start a mild tranquilizer and deep breathing. That's another story. Occasionally I will have flashes after a stressful day, but one word of advice I have is...do not strain neck muscles and use hot cold packs around eyes and ears to stimulate healthy lubrication of the inner ears and surface of eyes. As far as retinal health, it is still fully attached. Both sides of my family have eye conditions ranging from nystagmus to myopia and floaters to macula degeneration.

[@DrRupaWong]

So sorry you struggle with this too! Thank you for sharing your advice!

[@trcline100]

Can you do another video on retinopathy of prematurity? I'm curious to know what the outcome is for ROP patients as they grow older. I really did enjoy watching the first video about ROP. Would it be possible for you to post videos of the surgeries that you do? I'm curious as to the process behind it all. Thanks for always making great videos. I've learned a lot from them.

[@DrRupaWong]

Another ROP video is exactly what I had in mind too. I thought it might be helpful to demonstrate how I do the eye exam as well since I know many parents can't stand to be in the room when their babies are getting examined. And, I'll talk about long term follow up.

[@fefemyluv]

I’m 29 and nearsighted. I was wondering why these floaters occur. Hopefully, it’s just my vision.

[@williamsliemers1758]

I like my floaters! Beautiful colors, very large. They are 3D and I can see through to the other side of them. I see them in a low lighted room and with my eyes open. Would not give them up.

[@DrRupaWong]

That is wonderful!

[@pagenpwoblem8]

Just went to my eye dr today and just found your channel. Thanks for the info :)

[@DrRupaWong]

You're so welcome!

[@real_rumin]

Floater and Flashes, both of 'em. I was pretty sure that I had something serious going on, but it turns out that my vitreous is shrinking. Went to a Retina Specialist and he told me it's alright and common in myopic people. Told me to stay hydrated, get some sunlight every day and do physical exercise along with a balanced diet.

[@DrRupaWong]

Thanks for sharing your experience! Has that advice helped?

[@real_rumin]

@@DrRupaWong Yes. My symptoms have not worsened 🌟 They have become stable now

[@DrRupaWong]

@@real_rumin That's awesome!

[@collegeslam5158]

What does staying hydrated do? Does it help get rid of the floaters?

[@Hatsumi1993]

Aloha Dr.Wong from over on the Big Island. I have a question. When fallen eyelashes or debris go "behind" your eye (or out of sight and reach), where do they actually go? What happens to them? Do they decompose there? Are they guarenteed to resurface later?

[@DrRupaWong]

I have added this to my video suggestion list. Thank you!

[@thomas9469]

Hello Doc can u please do a video about lattice degeneration. I have that on my right eye small hole all the way to the side of my right eye that’s the good eye I have. Would u suggest to do laser or I just watch it. I am little scared to do laser. Any complication doing laser. Appreciated your videos. Prayers.

[@Abdulhaleem_Hilli]

I am almost 16 I remember seeing them when I was 12 I don't mind them at all. Also there are other things that are smaller than the floaters. They don't float but they swim from place to place real fast.

[@tamara.l.h]

Very informative video! Thanks. Also, I’m not sure if you have a video like this, but I’d be interested in a video where you discuss all the things you can do that preserve eye health and why (things such as sunglasses, sun behaviour, screen time, close up work, not getting irritants in your eyes like vitamin c serum lol, regular eye check ups, etc.) thanks as always, 🤍🤍🌟🌟

[@DrRupaWong]

That's a great idea! I don't have a video like that, but can make it!

[@PaulinaEnnin-ou1mq]

@@DrRupaWong Hello Dr. Please I was diagnosed with corneal ulcer and after some weeks during the treatment they said my corneal has washed away and it has now caused my pupil eye to push out to come forward and now I feel that the gel in the eye is leaking please is there anything you can do to help me? Because I don't want to lose my eye.

[@ChrisLynch-MrHumor]

I am a type 2 diabetic. I am scared of getting diabetic rentaopothy. what is it and how do you treat it

[@Halokillzone23]

What is the risk percentage of getting glaucoma after Vitrectomy?

[@jessamineprice5803]

Thanks for this! I remember seeing my first floater when I was in elementary school, and now that I'm 47, I have a huge number of them. I can usually ignore them, but they're so annoying on sunny days that I prefer to go hiking on cloudy days. I'm worried someday they are going to interfere with my driving. They're this constant reminder that--as much as I try to be positive about aging--I'm actually just falling apart :)

[@DrRupaWong]

I'm so sorry you're experiencing this. They actually did a study and found that people who have floaters have higher perceived stress levels and depression, so you are absolutely not alone in feeling this way. They can be so debilitating. If they're affecting you, you may want to seek an opinion regarding surgery (I'll have 2 upcoming videos where I actually interview experts about YAG vitreolysis and vitrectomy surgery)

[@jessamineprice5803]

@@DrRupaWong That's so interesting! I'm glad someone is researching this, especially since more people are near-sighted these days--which might mean more people eventually developing problem floaters? It probably does contribute to my chronic high stress. I'm looking forward to your upcoming videos--I'm on the fence whether I want to do any treatments, but I'm hopeful I'll find one I feel comfortable with, if not right now, after a few more years of progress. I love your channel!

[@lorireece1930]

Good for you for trying to stay positive about aging! I urge you to keep it up! Don’t let your floaters get you down.

[@CityOfBrotherlyLoveTours]

Hello Dr. Rupa! When did you first notice your floaters if you don't mind? Do you know what caused yours and did it take awhile to neuro adapt?

[@MAZZAR0TH]

She doesn't have them. She is just explaining them from a professional opinion.

[@MAZZAR0TH]

What sort of inflammations or infections can cause them? I've been having sinus issues and tight neck muscles which has caused a lot of floaters to appear. Usually I can ignore them but not anymore. I also have this blue line that looks like a vein showing through the sclera in the corner of my left eye.

[@abeach5420]

Hi doc *to share* . . . I had more so mild floaters & was constantly using eyedrops-moisturizing good kind like Systane but was never getting relief, even with the ointment. Finally I was told I would have to buck up the extra cash and start using preservative free and see if my eye moisture content plus floaters got better. Wellllll they did within 4 days on switching. It appears I was not receptive to preservatives used in eye drops and WHAT a difference using preservative free. At least in Canada it seems we pay more for this formulation and the MEAN companies rarely give samples of pres. free formulation to our surgeon-specialists of eyes.

[@zacharyfischer9751]

You got rid of your floaters?

[@brendasimmons9045]

My eyes are so dry all the time that they hurt nothing has helped so far what is the medication you used in your eyes I gave you relief?

[@kathrynjanzen5618]

Can you please disclose what product worked for you? Thanks.

[@warsni]

It was really great watching your video but I do have a doubt. Is it normal to find floaters only when watching the sky or the light background’s because I experience this only after I watch all of these. I do not get it the rest of the times.

[@baxtermarcus2035]

Please let us know, what is the solution for this issue?

[@Pixintendo]

Unfortunately for me, they multiplied spectacularly after the last covid infection, I am now 31 years old, but I discovered the first one when I was 5 years old. I'm not highly myopic, but I have pretty spectacular astigmatism, but I don't wear glasses because I can still see comfortably up to the monitor distance. At the age of 20, I saw quite a lot of them when the weather was like that or when it snowed a lot. I had occasional faint flashes of light in my eyes, but not the kind they keep showing on the internet, so not in the periphery, and they didn't look like lightning. So I never thought I might have PVD, but it seems like my cough for weeks hastened the process. But now it really seems that I have PVD developing, because a few months ago I could only see the floaters clearly, recently it is common for them to become blurred, but at the same time they have taken over the entire field of vision, so they are no longer just at the bottom or center of my periphery, but everywhere and very freely. In other words, it is certain that the inside of my eyes is no longer a jelly substance. What I have noticed is that if I can see them clearly and try to focus with my eyes close to or further away than the monitor, they get blurred after a while. In other words, the tension and relaxation of the lens seems to affect the position of the floaters. The worst is when I look at the keyboard for a moment and then suddenly back at the monitor, they can get very sharp. Also, if I lie on my back for minutes or wake up like that, which is the worst, I can see them very clearly for hours, but if I start doing something with my head down for hours, then the situation seems to improve. Someone told me that if there was a hemorrhage, I wouldn't experience this, but many small dots, a lot, as if pepper was poured into my eyes and it would be absorbed after a while, but floaters don't do that, they just settle to the bottom of the eye.

[@DrRupaWong]

Thank you for sharing your experiences! I am so sorry you have to deal with this. It can be really hard. That is interesting about the keyboard and monitor. I appreciate you being here!

[@joyciolino9335]

Wow, I have heard this before. I am not anti vax but I am 69 years old. Before my two vaccine shots I was perfectly healthy. Its been downhill ever since the shots. They just keep rolling them out like candy destroying our immune systems. I fear for our children. Will they ever have strong immune systems?

[@1dayfree]

Take Ivermectin to kill the worms and eggs.

[@espressoyourself8679]

Could you please do a video on visual migraine? ❤️❤️❤️

[@trcline100]

Agree!

[@DrRupaWong]

I have added this to my video suggestion list. Thank you!

[@bjornxelnaga9562]

I have a single small floater, but whenever I got no sleep for any reason, the floater got huge in size, longer strand and many small floaters appear. And when I mange to sleeps the floaters gone and sometime the single one I have remains but smaller like a dot.

[@michaeldodd6864]

Can a vitrectomy resolve floaters caused by pvd??

[@janinehenschel4988]

I got floaters several years ago, and I am 64 years old Inow, I hae gotten used to them but sometimes I do get in the light or somehow I can see them, but for the most part I can't see them at all. I also had one that TORE so I had to go get surgery but it was minor. it was super easy they just sowed it up and it was easy within minutes. But I heard that they could go away I would LOVE that but I wonder if its because I had dry eyes for like 10 years that brought them on.? I heard that they can go behind the eye too and hide and that would be fine as well, ha when it first happened I FREAKED OUT because I had them in one eye and it was SO BAD THE LINES all over and it was so creepy and I didn't know what was going on at all lol, The doctor told me if I get a BRIGHT LIGHT happen that could mean that I got a tear in the other eye and it HAPPENED ! i was NEAR SIGHTED m whole life but then the last couple of years my eye doctor said that I was also FAR SIGHED too? and last year My eyes actually got BETTER from 900 to 800 WHICH IS CRAZY but she told me that might happen but my twin sister her eyes have gotten worse? But I do know that my great aunt ended up becoming BLIND but her heart was so STRONG that she wouldn't die until 90 years OLD ha so if i DON'T WANT to go blind I would rather DIE instead ! Maybe because I wore contacts until I got the dry eyes around 50 years old I had to go to GLASSES and I HATED them, now I am used to them and they HIDE my dark eye circles

[@Itsmeggiejane]

thank you, I had already called my optician about my right eye as i started noticing a big dark grey shadow/spot which got bigger and then I started having flashing lights constantly all day. They just called me back in I have an emergency appointment booked for tomorrow. x

[@DrRupaWong]

You are so welcome. Best of luck with everything! Let me know what they say.

[@int_pro]

@@DrRupaWongHi Dr, when you mention in the video "a curtain falling down over your vision", is that a solid black curtain or can it be a "dusty looking cobweb" that doesn't block out all vision but it gets in the way and makes vision fuzzy in some areas? It does move and jiggle or waft with eye movement, as opposed to being totally fixed in position. Thank you.

[@Marc49er]

Dehydration Do you get them Doc?? Anxiety and stress causing them as well. MacuHealth helps.

[@ankitshivhare4567]

thankyou doctor i have a problem of black and white eye floaters and i consult 4 ophthalmologist but unfortunately no one gives me a satisfactory answer about my floaters . last 4 years its continue increasing in my both eye , is this sign of retinal detachment ? what should i do doctor ? please reply me.

[@DanyFive_]

Im 24 year old, im MYOPIC -2.75 and -1.75; i have some floaters in both eyes, mostly gray/white; i have had a small trauma in my left eye and a severe trauma in my right eye. I almost had a retina detachment from the trauma i had in rigth eye , luckily i didnt need surgery, i recovered doing a 1month of fully resting (couldnt jump, run, do any physycal intense activity, not even lifting 20kgs they told me). How do i know if the floaters i have now were cause by the trauma or by MYOPIC i currently have ? My rigth eye was bloody and couldnt look with it for 1 week (probably more i dont remember). The floaters dont really bother me, i only notice them if i think about it.

[@kishwer]

My floaters became bigger and increased in number after I got lasik for -4.5 vision. Before that I could only see them when I looked at the sky. Now they’re annoying and cause light distortion when they pass from side to side in my vision. I also see halos around light sources and the doc said they would go away within 3 months after the surgery, it’s been years and they haven’t gone.

[@swatipandey8432]

Same how are you now

[@johnbaptist8048]

hello doc, i'm 30 yrs old from india, 2 months ago i was infected by HSV-1 stromal keratitis on the right eye so i had to visit nearby ophthalmologist, the treatment was aciclovir as anti-viral, prednisolone as steroid and lubrex for a month, when i went for the final checkup the stroma was healed and left a scar above the pupil axis but the sclera redness didn't decrease so they gave me another lubricant called XLHA(sodium hyaluronate with coenzyme q10) when i used it the first day there was a slight irritation so i skipped a day and started using it 4 times a day for a month still the redness didn't decrease, during the first week of XLHA another stromal scar was formed right side of the pupil axis and i started seeing light scattering like halos around all light sources like wall lights, monitor screens and even the moon, the weird part is i'm seeing floaters only on scattered light halos. i hope i can talk to you about this as you're a corneal specialist. thank you.

[@justsummers1559]

I'm always terrified my face hsv1 will transfer to my eyes

[@lakhbinderjitsingh7795]

Awakening symptoms life's that have THE Eye connection with penial glad 👑💫😇🙏 waheguru waheguru ji

[@DrRupaWong]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jeffersonn2124]

Is True? Design of a Functional Eye Dressing for Treatment of the Vitreous Floater.

[@CLUTCHERSo2]

Can it be caused by watching to much phone or computer?

[@user-yt1ix2bf6c]

I had black ones since i was almost 8, but when my parents took me to the dactor, he didn't know what I am talking about, and when I read all the chart just fine, he said that I was looking for attention! now I am 34, I still see them, but not that much as I used to. But my vision kept going weaker day after day, I don't know what to do, it's very stressful, and the strange thing, that when I go to make a glass, I had different grade each time! So I have 3 different glasses, and I am not satisfied with any one!

[@DrRupaWong]

I'm so sorry. That sounds so hard!

[@paulcramer5671]

Hi Doctor, thank you for the video and information. I had double monofocal lens replacement in June ... recovery was going to plan and then around August I noticed my right eye was no longer as sharp and it was like a translucent blob kept appearing momentarily in my line of sight as I looked left then right. At my next follow up appointment, the Optometrist said I had a PVD but said the rest of my eye was fine. Since then it's been quite irritating as my left eye is now perfect and settled, but I cannot enjoy my new distance vision because the floaters consistently make me feel like both eyes are not balanced. Although I have not experienced any of the danger signals you mention, I also feel a moderate discomfort in my eye with the floater and the eye seems to water more than the other also affecting vision, Is that nornal ? thanks in advance for any feedback.

[@DrRupaWong]

How are you feeling? It is hard for me to say without seeing you in person. Definitely let your doctor know.

[@paulcramer5671]

@@DrRupaWong thanks for replying… I have since suffered a PVD in my other eye, so I now have significant floaters in both eyes 😔… I have since found out that someone my age (60) has a 30% risk of a PVD following lens replacement surgery.. I am angry that risk was not explained to me. Now I have to decide whether to have Yag Vitreolysis surgery to get rid of the floaters.

[@collegeslam5158]

Where’s the second video on this?

[@edyjoukhadar]

I am 22.. i already have floaters for 4 years... Can i take accutane?. It has anything related to floaters or can it increase floaters?

[@rod1987]

I am a nearsighted person, i relized i have floaters since highschool o guess and now im having these flashes of light. I am thinking to visit an optalmologist soon

[@DrRupaWong]

So sorry! Here is my video on the flashes of light. I am glad you are going to see your doctor! What Is An Ocular Migraine? Eye Doctor Explains - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iai9mqJqjZ6Na6M

[@rod1987]

@@DrRupaWong I watched the video and it really helps me to be not scared anymore. What you've explained on the video are accurate. Ofcourse I'll be consulting an Opthalmologist real soon.

[@panqueque445]

Can rubbing your eyes cause or make already existing floaters worse?

[@lorireece1930]

I had cataract surgery in February of this year (2024). Just a few weeks ago, the doctor that did my surgery examined my eyes and told me I have floaters. But I’m not seeing them. Can you explain this? 🤔

[@craigclark5845]

I’ve had these a few days they are driving me crazy. I went to the optometrist she said no detached retina or a retina tear. It’s so damn annoying

[@ahamedshahil4369]

Doc, can eye floaters increase, if so what has to be done to control it?

[@DrRupaWong]

Hey Ahamed. Good question. Yes, they can increase. Start watching at 6:32 to see me talk about treatment options :)

[@30NLF]

Had them for coming upto two years, right eye worse than left, highly annoying and seem to be getting worse. There are good days and bad. I have string type ones, round dots with clear and black ones. 34 years ago and come on suddenly, wish I had clear vision again :(

[@DrRupaWong]

I'm so sorry you struggle with this. Have you had any improvement? Thank you for being here.

[@zacharyfischer9751]

I wish we had a safe cure :( this things have killed my mental health the past two years. (Yes I’ve seen therapists in the two years weekly)

[@DrRupaWong]

I can only imagine. They did a study where they asked people how much floaters impacted their lives and the psychological impact was really significant. Some people said they would risk blindness to get rid of them. I will be doing a video on vitrectomies for them (a retina colleague swears by them) and YAG vitreolysis as well.

[@shemeerafarook2904]

Hi mam I have same incidents only dark spot in my eyes .how yo daigonse it which scan what it's remedy

[@OGLOC-PB]

How you got them

[@keithbessant]

I notice you didn't recommend any supplements, eg Bromelain or Lutein to reduce the floaters. Does this mean they're probably not effective?

[@DrRupaWong]

There is a chance of Bromelain working.

[@BearBear1959]

I have one in my left eyes. Then I’m on my computer and today and my right eyes has all kinds of them. It’s absolutely driving me crazy. It was bad enough with just one.

[@santiagooliva1213]

Hello I'm 24 years old I'm experiencing floaters . What should I do get a eye exam or should I go see a eye specialist. Just trying to know how to avoid them? Also Is smoking Marijuana bad for floaters?

[@DrRupaWong]

Sure, go ahead and get an appointment! There are many things that can cause floaters. When you see your doctor ask if it could be a result of smoking or something else.

[@csprinceaggarwal]

Hello ma'am my right eye is weak from my childhood and unable to see properly even glasses are unable to set on that eye. I contacted to a doctor. He said to me that it happens in some cases when the eye's vision is weak from childhood and he suggested to me that no worries about it and just keep everything the same. But ma'am still, please give me your opinion also. Should I keep my eye in this same condition? Please recommend it to me, ma'am. Thanks..!

[@DrRupaWong]

Hey! Thank you for your comment. If you are unsure about your doctors recommendation you may want to consider going and getting a second opinion from a different doctor. It is hard to help without seeing it in person.

[@Hugo-ue5ww]

Hello, doctor. I am from Hong Kong. I have been experiencing floaters in my eyes since I was in primary school. When I was around 20 years old, I had laser eye surgery to correct my nearsightedness. My vision has been stable since I was 15-16 years old, and I haven't experienced any worsening of my vision. I am now in my 30s, and my vision is still good, without any nearsightedness. However, my floaters have persisted and seem to have increased in number and length compared to when I was younger. I have seen eye doctors, and they have assured me that it is benign and hasn't affected my retina. But I am still very worried. Is it unusual to have floaters since primary school?

[@Hugo-ue5ww]

at the time of undergoing laser corrective surgery, my myopia was approximately 500-600 degrees.

[@joyciolino9335]

I have the floaters flashes and film .this happened right after I had covid. My opthmalogist said there was a little hole I guessed in back of eye but no tear. Said to see her in 6 months. She said to use retaine eye drops 4 times a day. I dont like the film . It makes me feel blurry. I can live with the rest

[@DrRupaWong]

Hey Joy! Thank you for sharing. That sounds really difficult! Has it been improving at all or staying the same?

[@joyciolino9335]

@@DrRupaWong it seems at night its better but pretty much the same. Its strange because the flashes come at night. I am finding it difficult to work on the computet as well.

[@DrRupaWong]

@@joyciolino9335 Have you tried using blue light glasses while on the computer? Those can be helpful.

[@joyciolino9335]

@@DrRupaWong i have prescription how does that work

[@trcline100]

Can you also consider doing a video on eye pain?

[@DrRupaWong]

Hi Trystan! What kind of eye pain are you experiencing?

[@sarahbass6116]

floaters really have made my life hell. i’m 67. i’ve had 2 retinal detachments, I’m myopic. i also have RA. I’m diabetic. i have a floater which pulsates, it’s in the same place. I have sprites, strong family history of retinal problems.

[@DrRupaWong]

I'm sorry you suffer from these conditions. Thank you so much for being here and for watching, Sarah. I appreciate you!

[@balasubramaniyank9046]

Doctor i have floaters and flash problem since 7 years and I also went to hospital they told me that is normal but iy is so annoying but my vision is clear now what should I do?

[@DrRupaWong]

I'm so glad your vision is clear now! Here is a video that may be helpful - Natural Cure For Eye Floaters? Eye Doctor Explains:kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2PPaJ6EasR7epY

[@CaseyDreyfuss]

i’ve had YAG vitreolysis done twice and I’m 28 🙁

[@DrRupaWong]

So sorry you struggle with this, Casey! Thank you for being here.

[@fahimanooristani5083]

I had floater in my right eye from two years ago but now my left eye I have I don’t know what I do i want the eye doctor he said just is coming what do I eat please help me talk about it thank you 😊

[@DrRupaWong]

Here is a video I have done on foods to eat - kzbin.info/www/bejne/sITLhZSDbq-AgsU Here is a video I have done on vitamins - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5fJc4iuqrGgeNE I hope this helps!

[@essa1292]

I woke up on 2/25/2022 I see black spots it was hard I went to the eye specialist he told me it was floaters

[@menamalassal4469]

doctor / is there a sticking floaters and it doesn't move to the central of vision? are floaters prevent us from practice sports???

[@DrRupaWong]

Is it like a blind spot?

[@menamalassal4469]

@@DrRupaWong they are look like small cloud and black color with glory arch... they are apearing above of my left eye

[@DrRupaWong]

@@menamalassal4469 If you haven't already, it would probably be best to go get an eye exam.

[@menamalassal4469]

@@DrRupaWong i made examination after it was apeared.. and then doctor told me your retina good until yet

[@jojoperez6454]

Oh how I wish you were my doctor.

[@DrRupaWong]

Thank you for the compliment!

[@kazuyamax5090]

Wow thank you Dr I have inflammation in the eye

[@DrRupaWong]

I'm glad this helped!

[@aryaajayakumar6637]

Hi mam i am 30 weeks pregnant.my eyes have floaters like small dots cobwebs and strings mainly in light objects ,sky etc the small black dot appear everywhere.i feel small flash lights also .it started in my 7 month of pregnancy.i checked my vision with eye specialist.its completely normal.what is the solution

[@stevedave5867]

I've been suicidal since having them. I don't go outside anymore or exercise. To say they are debilitating would be an understatement. I think if many doctors were symptomatic they'd be pushing for a treatment yesterday.

[@DrRupaWong]

I am so sorry to hear that, Steve. I would recommend pursuing treatment for the problems you are experiencing. If you need to talk you can call the suicide hotline by dialing 988.

[@karmenmina3405]

This is exactly how I feel. It has ruined my life

[@DrRupaWong]

@@karmenmina3405 I am so sorry, Karmen. Please always try and reach out for help when you need it.

[@stevedave5867]

@@DrRupaWong Thank you. I'm actually getting a vitrectomy now which I think( having spoken to many patients) is the right path. It's just a shame the laser treatments aren't quite there yet. It seems vitreolysis in the next few years with the fem to sec laser will finally be able to treat the ones close to the retina. At least future generations won't have to endure this!

[@DrRupaWong]

@@stevedave5867 It is a shame. I hope that helps and you will be in my thoughts! Keep me updated!

[@ahamedshahil4414]

Mam, I iam 18 and I see floater in my left eye , and I am near sighted. Can these worsen, could this cause any damage to eye.

[@DrRupaWong]

Hi Ahamed! Please start watching at 4:59. I explain how a retinal tear can be caused from a floater. It is possible but there are treatments that may work for you. It would be best to go see your eye doctor if that is possible!

[@mattfontaine5946]

Why some orphalmologist take floaters so Lightly. It's like they show no emphathy. They would just say, don't worry it will go away. It's not easy for someone to see flies in their vision and çan't get rid of it.

[@DrRupaWong]

I'm really sorry your doctors did not take you seriously. It can be very difficult! Always remember that if you are not pleased with your doctor you can switch.

[@mattfontaine5946]

@@DrRupaWong You are right. A change of Ophalmologist is a good idea.

[@DrRupaWong]

@@mattfontaine5946 Hoping you can find someone right for you, Matt!

[@mattfontaine5946]

@@DrRupaWong thank you Dr. Rupa. The world needs caring and emphatic doctors like you.

[@lindar5413]

I just found out I have PVD and they’re annoying! Gives me anxiety

[@DrRupaWong]

So sorry! It is super annoying. Thank you for watching!

[@ijeomanwokeoma637]

Hi there. I just stumbles on your page. What can be the cure for floaters? Any surgery or medicine for it?

[@DrRupaWong]

Hey! Great question. Please rewatch beginning at 6:40.

[@warunakumara7671]

madam need to know that does floaters is a symptom of rd

[@DrRupaWong]

Sometimes floaters could be cause be retinal detachment or a tear.

[@anitchristianph1931]

Hi ma'am this is rodalyn hapa

[@DrRupaWong]

Hello!!

[@BCS-TArunachalam]

Hi Doctor my age was 23 I was college Student On 3 years Ago itself I get a floaters Due to Hemorrhage This Hemorrhage Is Due to My Blood pressure In The form bleeding blood due to piles . So This Is The reason I Get floaters . So I seeing this floaters for three years . Is This Floaters Can cure for me or it is regular for me .

[@DrRupaWong]

Please start watching at 6:40 to see me explain this in full. Thanks for watching!

[@gab-gabda1855]

Should i go tell my mom? ( Im just 15) I'd tell her i have eye floaters, when we go to the doctor, she said im okay and she thinks i have depression something like that and its under "observation" for now. Few months i see some flashing light even though i didn't look at light surface (flashlight,candles,sun). Its like a small circles of light and The glare seems to be frequent, do i need to go to the hospital again?

[@MySideHustleStash]

Please go see someone if you're worried dont wait.

[@gab-gabda1855]

@@MySideHustleStash yeah we've been texting the hospital for appointment but no reply🤦 (It was September when we last texted the hospital and there was still no reply until now)

[@DrRupaWong]

Always let a parent know your concerns.

[@haqsach4147]

I was taking antibiotics, suddenly i awoken up in the morning and i went to out side of the room i started to see floaters and Everytime i see floaters in clear white surface before i never had it i checked with opthalmologist she said it's ok your eye is healthy but i see mostly black or gray dots aur lines is it always happend cause of PVD? I'm very worried and mentally stressed my age is 32

[@DrRupaWong]

I would recommend getting a second opinion if you are worried!

[@haqsach4147]

@@DrRupaWong today again after one month i went to him she dialuated my eyes then checked again, she said nothing to worry youre retina and overall eye health is healthy no PVD detect is it possible to see floaters without PVD?

[@haqsach4147]

@@DrRupaWong one thing more I'm patient of stress and anxiety i think too much about any disease

[@LauraGonz2004]

I got a bunch of floaters after LASIK surgery. I literally thought I had parasites in my eyes. They are so annoying and totally regret the surgery.

[@user-pl1hz8pu1p]

I had LASIK surgery 20 years ago. I am now experiencing horrible floaters in my dominant eye. It is scary. I actually thought I had glaucoma or cataracts. I went to 2 reputable opthamologists, and they say it's just floaters. I wish there was a cure for this, some days are soooo bad.

[@DrRupaWong]

I'm so sorry!

[@DrRupaWong]

So sorry, H!

[@DR.SHAURYA1]

I see em of RGB Color

[@user-jo4jp3mm3g]

It’s crazy I’m 24 to this just started for me last week on Tuesday I’m doing every thing i can to try to get rid of them I’m not use to this life😭😭😭😭😭

[@DrRupaWong]

I'm so sorry! It can be so hard. Here is a video I have done on a floaters cure - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2PPaJ6EasR7epY

[@HectorBaculard]

can we talk ?

[@royjonesjr1117]

I had this alot when i was younger it was so annoying

[@DrRupaWong]

Definitely!

[@LizardMane]

What about now?

[@alexandrasantos7339]

what did you do? did they disapeared?

[@Wesker-bg1rn]

Vitrectomy time for me they have caused me a lot of distress. Unfortunately the solution (gold nano femtosec) has been patented but it's going to take years for human trails to occur. At least the next generation won't have to endure this.

[@DrRupaWong]

I'm so sorry you are experiencing this. It can be awful!

[@gomisekai]

Is it normal the floaters swims around in a circular way after sneezing and when after a sleep paralysis they start forming like an insects resembles like a wasps 😢

[@cristianhabanporquiado4280]

Iam 27 years old i have eye floaters but I don't have Eye flashes. What should I do? doctor?

[@DrRupaWong]

So sorry you are struggling with this! If it is possible get an exam.

[@patyflower1351]

Eyesfloaters are terrible doctors need to help us pleaseeee

[@DrRupaWong]

I really hope we can find a cure!

[@7150285]

Atropine eye drop. Eating pineapple. May or may not help with floaters. But at least people can try...

[@DrRupaWong]

For sure! I have done a video on this here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2PPaJ6EasR7epY

[@robertbourke8618]

I had a floater earlier, it just wouldn't flush I tried everything and it wouldn't go down the toilet. I had to Google what to do and thank God this video came up.

[@DrRupaWong]

Glad to help! Thank you for watching!

[@HealthylifeHappylife-mb9zg]

I just started seeing them :( 😞

[@DrRupaWong]

I'm sorry you have started to experience these. Here is a video you might be interested in - Natural Cure For Eye Floaters? Eye Doctor Explains - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2PPaJ6EasR7epY

[@brendalewis392]

Why is there no research to help make floaters disappear. It is very annoying

[@dorothymitton7602]

Does the Dr. Havefloaters then anyone that doesn’t have any idea what they are like.

[@KING-cf3wq]

Is anyone's floaters gone Naturally??

[@danielsmith-ey9xz]

fiannly found what its called

[@DrRupaWong]

I'm soo glad you can put a name to your condition now. If you have any questions feel free to ask! How old were you when your floaters started?