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How to treat black or colored flickering dots in vision?
Query: Hi doctor, I have eye problems consisting of black, transparent, and colored flickering dots around my vision. An ophthalmologist has ruled out some issues within my actual eye, so I would like to know if my condition is neurological and if it is treatable or not. Please help me. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There is a jelly-like substance in the eye called vitreous, and as age progresses, it starts to liquefy, and you start seeing floaters, or it also happens in high myopics. You should go to an ophthalmologist immediately if there is an increas... Read Full »
I see floaters and flashes of light in both my eyes for a long time. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I see floaters and flashes in both my eyes for a very long time. I see flashes of light especially when I move my eyes. I had an eye dilation test but my doctor said everything is fine. But still, I see flashes and floaters in both my eyes. I am afraid due to these flashes and floaters... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. There is a jelly-like substance in the eye called vitreous and as age progresses it starts to liquefy and you start seeing floaters or it also happens in high-power myopia. You should consult an ophthalmologist im... Read Full »
I have been seeing more floaters along with streaks of light in my vision. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been seeing more floaters in the eyes than usual. Also, I have seen streaks of light in my vision in the center of my eye. However, they last only a split second; also, I am seeing dark spots that last a little longer, typically 10 or 15 seconds. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is annoying to see something abnormal in the visual field. There is a jelly-like substance in the eye called vitreous, and as age progresses, it starts to liquefy, and you start seeing floaters. I would suggest consulting an ophthalmologis... Read Full »
My father 80 years old he is having discomfort in his right eyes. Please advise.
Query: 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. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 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 f... Read Full »
I see eye floaters, and my vision gets foggy around street lights at night. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a healthy 31-year-old male with no medical problems. My first eye floaters started eight years ago and increased in the last month when I took Bromelain supplements to help with eye floaters. I see fogginess around street lamps at night, and my eyes quickly get red when I walk from ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a jelly-like substance in the eye called vitreous. As age progresses, it starts to liquefy or gets detached, and you start seeing floaters, or it also happens in high myopes. You should go to an Ophthalmologist immediately in case if there is an increase in ... Read Full »
Can LipiFlow or IPL result in eye floaters?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 24 years old. I have a dry eye. I went to a dry eye center, and they did LipiFlow and one session of IPL laser. Ever since my eyes have felt less dry, but I have been seeing many floaters. I checked with an ophthalmologist, and he said my eye looks healthy. However, he was able to s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a jelly-like substance in the eye called vitreous, and as age progresses, it starts to liquefy, or if it gets detached, you start seeing floaters. It is common in people with myopia. It is not due to IPL laser (intense pulsed light). You should go to an ophthal... Read Full »
Is PVD with eye floaters and flashes treatable?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a PVD in my right eye. I have seen two eye doctors and have follow-ups scheduled. I have experienced new floaters, and the flashes have continued since seeing my doctor. I recently developed a clear film in the eye, which my doctor assured me was fine as long as I did not see s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a jelly-like substance in the eye called vitreous, and as age progresses, it starts to liquefy or detaches, and you start seeing floaters. You should go to an ophthalmologist immediately in case if there is an increase in the number of these floaters or if y... Read Full »
Why do I experience streaks of light in dark with gray shadow in peripheral vision?
Query: Hello doctor, I began to see streaks of light across my vision in the dark and realized I have a gray shadow in the left peripheral vision of my right eye since yesterday evening. I have been spending time on my laptop or phone for more than 10 hours a day and sometimes, I watch the screens in the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Using a computer for a long time causes dry eye syndrome due to decreased blink rate. Take frequent breaks and look at far objects as the eyes are strained looking at close object for a long time. Keep the brightness of the system to minimal. Use tear drops twice a d... Read Full »
Is surgery necessary for epiretinal menbrane and eye floaters?
Query: Hello doctor, I went in for a regular eye exam and told I have an epiretinal membrane. Last year I had floaters and flashing and went to a specialist who said all is fine. I went for new glasses and they told me I had an epiretinal membrane. I have an appointment next week with the specialist,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The epiretinal membrane will decrease you. There is a jelly-like substance in the eye and as age progresses it starts to liquify and you start seeing floaters. You should go to an ophthalmologist immediately in case if there is an increase in the number of these floa... Read Full »
Why do I see spinning wheel or fan type of thing in side vision?
Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed that sometimes I can see two or one spinning wheel or fan type thing in my side vision. Suddenly it comes and goes on its own. What can it be? I am scared about retinal detachment. Last I got my retina tested 1.5 years ago and it was fine. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These things are floaters. They happen due to changes in the vitreous which is jelly like thing in front of retina. If you are seeing now and then, just ignore it. If there is an increase in number of floaters and if you start seeing flashes then consult an Ophthalmo... Read Full »