They will gradually disappear and diminish over years.

Mostly floaters are harmless, but are warning signs to get eye check up. In DM and HTN can be due to blood in eye. After PVD chance of retinal break is there. So we should not avoid floaters.

Floaters are dark spots, thread or cob web like structures moving in the line of vision.

Common symptoms of retinal disease are sudden loss of vision, distorted vision, floaters and flashes, peripheral shadows. Apart from this individuals who have DM,HT, high myopia should undergo retina checkup every 6-12 months. Anyone more than 40 years should get a retinal check up every year.

Definitely. Diabetes affects the microvasculature. Therefore it is important to check your retina.

No. Due to dilatation. Person experience blurring of vision and its not safe to drive.

Yes. For retina checkup, the pupil are dilated(expanded) with the help of drops which are instilled in both eyes. The drops are put every 15 mins for up to 5-6 times and it takes about 45 to 90 minutes to achieve the full effect. It’s after this the retina specialist examines your retina, this test […]

Vitreous is a thick transparent gel like substance that fills the eyeball between the lens and retina .It contains 99% of water and rest is a mixture of collagens, proteins, salts and glucose.

Flashes Floaters Sudden loss of vision Distortion of vision

The retina is the nerve layer that lines the back of the eye, senses light, and creates impulses that travel through the optic nerve to the brain. There is a small area, called the macula, in the retina that contains special light-sensitive cells