Can vitreous opacity in the eye be cured?
Disease description:
My vision has gotten worse these past few days. I constantly see floating dark shadows when looking at things. After a hospital examination, I was diagnosed with vitreous opacity. I'm worried that my vision may never recover. I want to know—can vitreous opacity be cured?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Shuai
In most cases, vitreous opacity of the eye can be treated effectively. The treatment method primarily depends on the severity and underlying cause of the opacity.
1. Medication: For mild vitreous opacities, doctors may recommend iodine-based agents such as aniodamide eye drops to promote microvascular dilation and circulation in the eye, improve metabolism, and facilitate the absorption of lesions and exudates. If infectious inflammation is present, antibiotics or antifungal medications may also be used.
2. Surgical treatment: For severe or long-lasting vitreous opacities, surgical intervention may be necessary. Common surgical procedures include vitrectomy and YAG laser vitreolysis. Vitrectomy involves the complete removal of the cloudy vitreous, while YAG laser vitreolysis uses focused laser energy to break up the opacities, promoting their absorption within the eye.
