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Hello. Could You Explain To Me Why Someone Would Find

Posted on Fri, 10 May 2019

Question: Hello. Could you explain to me why someone would find a couple of dark little floaters swimming around in only my right eye, which the ophthalmologist doesn't even find with his instruments? I usually only notice these floaters now against a clear bright background. And it seems strange I don't think I have them in my left eye (yet). Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Harshita (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You should get a retina check up done

Detailed Answer:
Thank for the question. The most common cause of floaters is vitreous degeneration. It is a gel located in front of the Retina and it can liquefy in some patients and it can occur in either eye and it is a totally harmless and benign process in majority of cases . But in a very minority of patients it can cause a retinal hole which needs to be sealed by laser . We require to check the retina under full pupillary dilatation which your ophthalmologist or a retina specialist will do.

Hope my answer helps you . If you have any follow up queries I would love to answer the same . Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Harshita (17 minutes later)

Yes, I was checked. Thank you Dr. Harshita.
I was wondering specifically why the ophthalmologist couldn't see it with his instruments and why I am getting them only in my right eye.

Answered by Dr. Harshita (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Did he or she check the retina after pupillary dilatation

Detailed Answer:
hey thanks for the follow up query . Vitreous liquefaction can occur in one eye only as it is a degenerative process and is benign i mentioned . But it can be seen only after pupil is dilated and then examination is done . Hope my answer helps you . Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Harshita (21 minutes later)

Yes, indeed. He dilated. But he said he couldn't see them in that one eye.

Answered by Dr. Harshita (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
If it is due to vitreous he should be able to see them

Detailed Answer:
Hey thanks for the follow up . Is it possible to get a repeat opinion by a retina specialist preferably . Please also ask about the intraocular pressures and the optic disc cup ratio as sometimes in glaucoma also floaters are seen. hope my answer helps you. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Harshita (7 hours later)

Thank you. I am a bit concerned, but my ophthalmologist is a surgeon. My pressure was in a normal range. He told me that sometimes one cannot see the floaters. I do have a thickened cornea. In any event, does this situation still suggest anything to be concerned about?

Answered by Dr. Harshita (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No i dont think so

Detailed Answer:
hey thanks for the follow up . Floaters are benign dear and they dont indicate a severe disease . If everything has been rule out you dont need to worry . hope it helps . Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad