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2. Wait—Why Are There Floaters in My Eyes? - AOL

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   Experts say that retinal tears are one of the most concerning causes of eye floaters. "If the retina tears, it can release pigment or blood into the vitreous that would be seen as a sudden onset ...

3. Photopsia - Wikipedia

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   Peripheral (posterior) vitreous detachment occurs when the gel around the eye separates from the retina. This can naturally occur with age. However, if it occurs too rapidly, it can cause photopsia which manifests in flashes and floaters in the vision. Typically, the flashes and floaters go away in a few months.

4. Vitreous hemorrhage - Wikipedia

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   Even after treatment, it can take months for the body to clear all of the blood from the vitreous. [2] In cases of vitreous hemorrhage due to detached retina, long-standing vitreous hemorrhage with a duration of more than 2–3 months, or cases associated with rubeosis iridis or glaucoma , a vitrectomy may be necessary to remove the standing ...

5. Retinal detachment - Wikipedia

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   Retinal detachment is a condition where the retina pulls away from the tissue underneath it. [1] [2] [3] It may start in a small area, but without quick treatment, it can spread across the entire retina, leading to serious vision loss and possibly blindness. [4] Retinal detachment is a medical emergency that requires surgery. [2] [3]

6. Eye Floaters Symptoms: Vitrectomy Surgery Can Improve Vision

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   What causes a floater in your eye? Eye floaters are a normal part of aging, but some people turn to vitrectomy surgery to get rid of floaters from their vision. ... 24/7 Help. For premium support ...

7. Proliferative vitreoretinopathy - Wikipedia

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   During rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, fluid from the vitreous humor enters a retinal hole. The mechanisms by which retinal holes or tears form are not fully understood yet. The accumulation of fluid in the subretinal space and the tractional force of the vitreous on the retina result in rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.