Why is my 80-year-old father having black spot in the eyes?

Question

Hello doctor,

My father is 80-years-old. He has diabetes and has been bedridden. He has a black spot in the right eye, anf it is causing discomfort. Please suggest and guide how to manage this issue as we cannot take him to a local doctor in this pandemic. Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

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There is a jelly-like substance in the eye called vitreous, and as age progresses, it starts to liquefy, and you begin seeing floaters, or it also happens in high myopes. You should go to an ophthalmologist immediately if there is an increase in the number of these floaters or decreased vision or if you see flashes of light, as these are the signs of retinal detachment. Treatment can be advised after the examination. I hope this helps. Thank you.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com

I suggest Amplinak eye drops (Nepafenac) three times a day. Thank you.