Eye Floaters
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Masashi Mimura, MD (Ophthalmology)
Dr. Mimura Graduated from the Osaka Medical College and obtained his ophthalmologist certification in 2007. He opened an outpatient clinic for oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at Osaka Kaijo Hospital. Subsequently, he was appointed as the assistant professor at the Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka Medical College, in 2014. He then served an international fellowship at the Department of Ophthalmology/Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, California State University, San Diego. Since then, he has been appointed as Lecturer in the Departments of Ophthalmology at Osaka Medical College and Toho University Medical Center Sakura Hospital. Dr. Mimura is currently the Director of Oculofacial Clinic Osaka, where he specializes in Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Something like an insect is always visible
It seems like mosquitoes are flying around
It seems like there are insects flying
Small shapes floating around my eye
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
Floaters are tiny specks or dots that can be seen in the vision. These may affect either or both eyes and are most prominent when looking at light-colored areas.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Tiny dots or objects in vision
Possible causes
- Cataracts
Degeneration of the lens inside the eye, causing it to become opaque. As a result, lights appear glaring and vision becomes blurred. In the elderly, cataracts are usually caused by aging, In children however, it may be due to genetic conditions, drugs, or viral infections while in the womb.
- Spondyloarthropathy
Spondyloarthropathy is a form of arthritis that usually strike the affect the spine and nearby joints. They can damage joints like of the spine, shoulders, and hips. Spondyloarthropathy causes arthritis at the points where the bones connect to soft tissues like ligaments and where tendons connect to bones and muscles.
- Age-related macular degeneration
An eye condition that causes a "hole in the center" when looking at things. It is caused by damage to the central retina (sensing layer of the eye). Causes include aging, smoking and genetics.
sickle cell disease
Related serious diseases
- Retinal detachment
An eye condition that causes holes to appear in the vision when looking at things. The cause is a peeling off of the retina (sensing layer of the eye). This is usually due to aging, eye injury or diabetes.
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you see tiny shapes or dots floating around in your vision (sometimes appearing like insects)?
Do you strain your eyes when you try to look at close or distant objects?
Do you have redness, pain, or itching in your eyes?
Do you have a fever?
Do you have double vision?
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Reviewed By:
Masashi Mimura, MD (Ophthalmology)
Dr. Mimura Graduated from the Osaka Medical College and obtained his ophthalmologist certification in 2007. He opened an outpatient clinic for oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at Osaka Kaijo Hospital. Subsequently, he was appointed as the assistant professor at the Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka Medical College, in 2014. He then served an international fellowship at the Department of Ophthalmology/Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, California State University, San Diego. Since then, he has been appointed as Lecturer in the Departments of Ophthalmology at Osaka Medical College and Toho University Medical Center Sakura Hospital. Dr. Mimura is currently the Director of Oculofacial Clinic Osaka, where he specializes in Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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