Sometimes I saw black spots (eye floaters) in my eye. This problem is started 9 months ago. But this problem sometimes occurs after every month. And when these eye floaters stopped, I feel a high headache. By these eye floaters, my half field of vision is affected. Dear Dr. Please tell me a best option to remove these eye floaters permanently and guaranteedly without any surgery. Please dear. .please reply fast.

Dr. Shreyas ShahOphthalmologist6yrs exp

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Floaters most likely to stand out when looking at bright objects or something like a clear blue sky. Moving your eyes can shift the fluid in your eyes and move these floaters out of your line of sight.In most cases, they do not affect your vision, but can cause a lot of discomfort. Floaters can be described as flecks of a protein called collagen. These flecks can be seen when they are loosened from the back of the eye known as the vitreous. This can happen at any age but is more likely to affect myopes and elderly parents. In rare cases, it can also be triggered by a disease in the eye, an injury to the eye, tumors or crystal deposits in the back of the eye. Noticing the odd floater is not something to worry about. However, if you notice a sudden increase in the number and frequency of floaters in your eye, see flashes of light, have pain in the eyes or experience a loss of side vision, consult a doctor immediately. This could also be a sign of a more serious condition like a detached retina that requires immediate medical attention. Floater generally do not affect your vision, however if it affects field of vision, as in your case, it could be retinal detachment. Consult a vitreoretinal surgeon at the earliest. Excessive floaters can be removed through a surgery known as a vitrectomy or laser vitreolysis. A vitrectomy involves the removal of vitreous gel from the middle of the eye and replacing it with silicone oil or a gas bubble. Laser vitreolysis is a more recent form of treatment for this condition. This pain free procedure involves the projection of a laser beam into the eye that focuses on large floaters to break them apart or vaporize them. This procedure can be performed as an outpatient and is considered safer than a vitrectomy. The form of treatment suited to a person will depend on a number of factors including their age, what the floaters look like, where they are located and the frequency of their appearance. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult an Ophthalmologist.  

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