Things to Know about Eye Floaters

At Eyes Over Copley in Boston, MA, we provide our patients with high-quality eye care services. Our eye doctor, Dr. Patricia Fox, provides care in Boston. Our experts are experienced in treating many eye complications, include the treatment of eye floaters.

What Are Eye Floaters?

Eye floaters are clumps of protein that float through the vitreous of the eye, sometimes obscuring vision. While floaters are typically a benign part of the aging process, they can indicate the presence of eye conditions that require treatment.

Main Causes of Eye Floaters

Eye floaters can be caused by age-related changes when the vitreous in your eyes become more viscous after losing water content. The tiny fibers within the vitreous tend to clump and cause shadows effect on your retina.

In other cases, the eye floaters may manifest after eye surgeries, mostly after cataract surgery. Other causes include:

• Eye tumors
• Retinal inflammation
• Retinal tearing

Symptoms of Eye Floaters

Floaters take different forms, but they commonly resemble black or grey spots in the eye, cobwebs, and semi-transparent specs in vision. At Eyes Over Copley, our eye experts can conduct tests to identify the cause of your eye floaters and determine the best treatment for them. Our optometrists are dedicated to offering the right services to ensure that your eye and vision health is optimized.

Schedule an Appointment with Our Optometrist Today 

At Eyes Over Copley, we ensure that our patients receive the best eye care services. Eye floaters are a common problem. While the condition can be benign, it is always a good idea to have any sudden change in your vision or eye health evaluated by a professional. Our Boston office is convenient to Cambridge, Charlestown, and Brookline, and we offer comprehensive treatment for many eye conditions including floaters. For more information, contact us today.