Do eye floaters require treatment?
Sep 20, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Shuai
Introduction
In general, whether floaters in the eyes require treatment should be determined based on specific circumstances. If caused by physiological reasons, treatment is usually unnecessary; however, if due to pathological causes, treatment is typically required. It is important to develop good eye-use habits, maintain cleanliness and dryness around the eyes, and avoid rubbing the eyes, as these practices are detrimental to eye health.
In general, whether floaters in the eye require treatment depends on the specific circumstances. If caused by physiological factors, treatment is usually unnecessary; however, if caused by pathological conditions, treatment is typically required. The details are as follows:
If eye fatigue results from prolonged use of electronic devices, or if some middle-aged and elderly individuals experience natural degeneration of the vitreous humor due to aging, various shapes of floating spots may appear in the visual field. These are caused by physiological reasons and generally do not require special treatment. Maintaining good eye habits and using the eyes moderately in daily life is usually sufficient.
If floaters are caused by pathological conditions such as uveitis or retinal holes, and are accompanied by symptoms like photophobia, tearing, or bleeding, it is necessary to follow medical advice and use medications such as vancomycin hydrochloride for injection, ceftazidime for injection, or gentamicin sulfate and fluorometholone ophthalmic solution to alleviate symptoms. In some cases, retinal laser photocoagulation may be recommended by a doctor.
It is important to maintain good eye habits, keep the area around the eyes clean and dry, and avoid rubbing the eyes, as this can negatively affect eye health.
