Floating bodies, also called floating bodies or myospies, are dark spots that appear in the field of view in the form of filaments, circles, or networks; especially to observe a clear image, such as white paper or a blue sky.
Generally, floating bodies in the eyes appear with age by the glassy mood, which is the gelatinous body that exposes the eyes, but can also appear in young patients by small points of detachment of the retina, however, although they do not damage the eye, lumps form that can float in the glassy liquid and form shadows that project onto the retina.
- Floating bodies have been cured by surgery.
- Which aims to replace the glassy mood of the eye.
- However.
- Surgery is recommended only in cases of patients who have a lot of spots.
- Preventing the execution of daily fees.
- Which in most cases.
- This change is not normally a concern and does not seriously affect the view.
The symptoms of floating bodies are mainly the appearance of dark spots in the field of view, as follows:
In cases where other symptoms appear, such as lightning, decreased vision, or darkening of the sides of vision, it is important to consult an ophthalmologist as soon as possible so that a diagnosis of the problem can be made and the appropriate treatment can be started. This can indicate more serious problems, such as retinal exhaustion.
The treatment of floating bodies in the eyes should be indicated and guided by an ophthalmologist, in most cases no treatment is necessary and the patient should get used to seeing it that way.
However, when the patient knows they have floating bodies, they should see the doctor for consultation whenever the spots increase in size, making vision difficult, appreciate some symptoms that may suggest vision problems and may suggest the need to help the ophthalmologist.
However, in more severe cases where floating bodies in vision are very large or appear in large amounts, your doctor may indicate surgery to dissolve stains or replace glassy mood for another reason. Floating body surgery can involve certain stresses, such as retinal injuries and does not treat all imperfections, so it is used as a last resort.