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Could Head Injury Cause Seeing Floaters?
I am 22 yrs old male and i am a patient of severe myopia.I am also a suspect of glaucoma (pressure 20 -22). Few months back i received a head injury after which i started seeing floaters and hazy type appearances. I consulted few eye specialist and they found certain weak areas and lattices (no tear or scar) in my retina. They advised me to have a wait and watch policy.Since floaters occur if there is a tear in the retina which is not the case here. I want to know if this has anything to do with head injury? I had CT scan which was normal. Is there a chance that due to injury some nerve problem has occured which are causing these?
Mon, 3 Oct 2016
Hi, yes head injury can cause seeing floaters.
Head injuries can result in retinal tears or retinal detachment which can cause eye floaters.
Eye floaters usually develop with age, but can also be caused by trauma to the eyes or head. They are usually no cause for immediate concern.
Once you develop floaters, they will never go away – though they can get better over time.
Thanks.
Head injuries can result in retinal tears or retinal detachment which can cause eye floaters.
Eye floaters usually develop with age, but can also be caused by trauma to the eyes or head. They are usually no cause for immediate concern.
Once you develop floaters, they will never go away – though they can get better over time.
Thanks.
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