How to treat and recover from floaters
Disease description:
I always see dark shadows floating in front of my eyes. After an examination, I was diagnosed with vitreous floaters, which are seriously affecting my vision and interfering with my daily life. I would like to know what treatment options are available for recovery?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Shuai
For most patients, floaters do not require specific treatment, as they typically do not cause significant visual impairment. Over time, symptoms often gradually diminish or even disappear in many individuals.
In some cases, if floaters are caused by posterior vitreous detachment accompanied by a risk of retinal tears, doctors may recommend laser treatment. This therapy can seal retinal tears and prevent further damage.
For pathological floaters, patients may use eye drops such as digoxin and aescin eye drops or iodinated peptide eye drops under a doctor's guidance, to improve ocular microcirculation and promote absorption of the opacities. If the inflammation is severe, systemic medications such as phospholipid-complexed iodine preparations or levofloxacin hydrochloride capsules may be required for anti-inflammatory treatment.
If vitreous opacities persist without being absorbed, or if vision is severely impaired, timely vitrectomy surgery is necessary. This procedure can effectively improve the structure of the retina and restore vision. Maintaining good eye hygiene and dietary habits is also an important approach to preventing and managing floaters.
