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What Causes Blurred Vision While Treating Eye Floaters?
I went to the ophthalmologist on June first and it was determined I had a vitreous floater (sudden onset, I have had minor floaters since early twenties. I am now 60.)I was told my retina was fine, my macula was fine and my pressures were fine and that the floater should settle down in about two weeks. It has settled down but the vision in that I is still blurry or cloudy at times. Is this normal? would corrective lenses correct the vision? I do wear glasses because I am slightly nearsighted.I am not sure how to proceed. thanks for your assistance.Susan O Connor
Mon, 10 Jul 2017
The left eye has likely had a posterior vitreous separation which is part of the normal aging process. Rather than being attached to the retina, the vitreous floats above it and, depending on the lighting, may cast a shadow on the retina resulting in floaters or blurred vision.
Should these symptoms be particularly bothersome, a vitrectomy can be performed to remove the vitreous opacities which cause the floaters, but this is rarely required. Unfortunately, there are no other treatments (except the future prospect of YAG laser) and the symptoms tend to get better over time.
Should these symptoms be particularly bothersome, a vitrectomy can be performed to remove the vitreous opacities which cause the floaters, but this is rarely required. Unfortunately, there are no other treatments (except the future prospect of YAG laser) and the symptoms tend to get better over time.
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