But are the outcomes for floaters better? Is it safer? Well, not, exactly. We still see issues with residual or recurrent floaters, hemorrhages, retinal tears, retinal detachment, even ...

The laser photocoagulation procedure uses a laser to create microscopic scar tissue that cauterizes, then seals retinal tears and helps reattach the retina to the underlying tissue.

Additionally, floaters can also be caused due to bleeding in the eye due to a retinal tear or diabetic retinopathy, infections, retinal detachment, eye injuries or inflammatory conditions like ...

And, if you see any symptoms of a retinal tear or detachment, flashes of light, sudden appearance of black spots of floaters, sudden darkening or blurred vision, seek medical care immediately.

Supplementing with vitamin C and the amino acid proline may make floaters less apparent by helping to rebuild collagen in the vitreous humor. That's why Dr. Abel recommends taking 2,000 mg of each ...

Mild floaters are a normal part of aging. Floaters that suddenly occur more often, won’t go away, or happen with other eye symptoms, may mean a serious problem.

Do you ever see squiggly lines, thread-like strands, or small shadowy shapes in your vision only to soon realise you're not ...

Ruth Cluderay, 46, a school business manager from Acomb experienced black ‘floaters’ in her eye which remained after it was washed. After receiving internet advice to see an expert she phoned ...

“Depending on the extent of the detachment and the type of retinal detachment you have, your eye doctor may recommend different types of surgery to repair any tears or breaks in your retina and ...

A retinal tear is when a layer of cells at the back of your eye ruptures. Detachment is when the retina separates from the back of the eye. Both are emergencies.

When a retinal tear occurs, a person may notice a sudden increase in floaters, dark spots in their vision, or flashing lights. Learn more about symptoms and when to get help.