Eye Floaters Flashes and Spots Info

Eyesight is very precious. You may take it for granted but you need to look after your eyes just as carefully as your overall health. There are many conditions of the eye that can cause temporary or more permanent impairment. Life would be so different if you fall prey to something that causes you to lose your sight.

Floaters looking similar to small dots or specks might seem to be problems on the surface of the eye but the reality is that they are tiny pieces of cells or gel floating within the eye. They create shadows and it is those shadows that you are seeing. They are most visible if you are looking at something plain and clear, perhaps a cloudless blue sky or a pale-coloured wall?

As you age, the vitreous in your eye thickens and that is when you are likely to suffer more regularly from this condition. It can actually be something that is a result of cataract surgery, or alternatively near-sightedness or as a result of swelling. While cataract surgery is a fairly simple procedure, it is still invasive. Eyedrops can be a solution to the development of cataracts and that is something that you would be advised to research.

Flashes are slightly different. It’s a bit like ‘’seeing stars’’ after banging your head. It can happen with age, or as a result of a migraine. The sensation is similar and the consequences are as well; eyesight that is less than perfect. The problem occurs when the vitreous gel pulls or rubs on your retina. It is something that can come and go over a period of time, up to several months, and certainly it is more prevalent with age. If you take action as soon as any flashes appear, you can avoid any serious problems; after all, there is a chance that your retina has been damaged.

Glaucoma can damage the optic nerve and in the early stages there are no noticeable symptoms. It is often as a result of pressure increases in the eye and ultimately can lead to blindness. It is more prevalent in some races than others, more prevalent in males than females. The danger in all forms of glaucoma is detection; by the time it is discovered, the damage may already have been done. There are various treatments including surgery, lasers and medication depending on the case but the initial diagnosis often suggests eye drops may be the easiest answer, or certainly the first thing to try. The important thing is that sufferers follow the instructions of eye drop use precisely. The consequences of getting things wrong can ultimately be blindness.

It is easy to become complacent about your eyesight. If you become complacent you are unlikely to go for a regular eye examination when it can tell you so much about your overall health, even when you have no obvious symptoms of any problem.