Myodesopsias, also called floaters or floating bodies, are an eye defect.
How do we diagnose it?
It manifests when we detect these symptoms in our vision:
- Stains set.
- Points.
- Filaments (sometimes have a cobweb shape).
We must always discard and confirm that these elements are not present in our environment in a real way.
Why do they arise?
In most cases, a series of condensations formed in the fluid that fills the eyeball arise, as a result of a dehydration of the vitreous humor. The vitreous humor It is a liquid, between the lens and the cornea, that maintains the shape of the eyeball.
There are a number of factors, which have been identified as the main causes of its manifesto:
- Age
- Myopia
- Diabetes
- Operated Waterfalls
Uncommon consequences
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Serious eye disease, such as uveitis.
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Vitreous hemorrhage
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Retinal detachment.
Do they disappear alone?
When opacities are few, after a few months, patients adapt to them, amortizing them in their field of vision.
The flying flies they rarely disappear physically. They remain visible, especially when we observe homogeneous surfaces, for example the clear sky.
What treatments exist for this condition?
Currently there are two techniques for the treatment of flying flies.
- Vitrectomy. It is a surgery that consists in the extraction of the vitreous humor, being replaced by a saline solution.
- Photodisruption. Technique by means of laser vitreolysis. This option is more viable and more secure. A surgical laser, the ophthalmic laser, is used. With this laser we will eliminate the floaters inside the eye. In some cases, the aim is to disperse flying flies to make them less visible. In other patients they proceed to detach their anchors and thus move to the periphery of the visual field.
What will we do if we notice any symptoms?
It is recommended to consult an ophthalmologist if you have any questions. We will be especially concerned if suddenly, many floating bodies appear, or flashes of light are perceived.
