Eye floaters are a fact of life for millions of Americans, especially as they get older. But the dots, squiggly lines and tiny cobwebs floating across the field of vision can turn from minor annoyance ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . CHICAGO — Vitrectomy for floaters can be considered on a case-by-case basis despite some associated risks, ...

Eye floaters are a fact of life for millions of Americans, especially as they get older. But the dots, squiggly lines and tiny cobwebs floating across the field of vision can turn from minor annoyance ...

Q You recently stated in a column about eye floaters that there is no cure at this time. I got a vitrectomy for this condition, and it was life-changing for ...

In most clinical practices, floaters related to a posterior vitreous detachment are a common patient concern, especially in those with advancing age. Fortunately, floaters often become less ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “Vitrectomy, either limited or complete, normalizes contrast sensitivity, improves the well-being of patients, ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am 69 years old and had several retinal tears in both eyes 15 years ago that resulted in multiple large floaters that obscure my vision. Four different ophthalmologists have ...

Dear Doctors: Several months ago, my right eye began to be bothered by “little critters” flying through the air; when I tried to brush them away, nothing existed. I mentioned this to several people ...

LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Low-dose atropine drops showed potential as a noninvasive alternative for managing vitreous floaters, a small retrospective study suggested. A majority of patients who completed ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have a transparent floater in one eye that stays in the same general area. I went to an optometrist who dilated and took retinal photos of that eye, and they saw nothing. They just ...