HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Can Floaters In The Eyes Be Treated?

My eye has had large floaters (like looking through broken glass) for over a year. Just a few minutes ago, I noticed my vision was like looking through blackish dirty water with black specks & wispy type images. No pain, headache, dizziness or nausea. My eye doctor told me I should see someone immediately if I experienced changes when I first noticed the large floaters. Should I see urgent care or emergency room or wait until eye doctor is in tomorrow?
Fri, 20 Jul 2018
Report Abuse
Ophthalmologist,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You need an urgent Retina examination . Floaters could be a symptom of retinal hole or tear also. If that is ruled out you can undergo laser or floater only vitrectomy to get cured of this.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
How Can Floaters In The Eyes Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You need an urgent Retina examination . Floaters could be a symptom of retinal hole or tear also. If that is ruled out you can undergo laser or floater only vitrectomy to get cured of this. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.