FLOATING BODY OF VITREOUS

FLOATING BODY OF VITREOUS

 

CORPS FLOTTANTS DU VITRE

 

 

 

The vitreous is the transparent gelatinous mass that occupies the center of the eyeball. It consists of collagen fibers and a liquid , hyaluronic acid .

Normally it is perfectly clear. Over time it changes ; its liquid component , hyaluronic acid is scarce , and fibrillar elements clump forming packets,

 

 

and these condensations of collagen fibers that form the so-called floaters . The process is more important in myopic .

The patient speaks fly following his gaze , especially on light background, less in the dark.
There also has floaters following inflammation or vitreous hemorrhage .
There is finally the great floaters which is derived from a vitreous detachment .

WHAT TO DO ?

The key is to ensure to his ophthalmologist , through an examination of the fundus , there is no associated retina that may cause retinal detachment , in which case treatment with lesions Argon laser is proposed .

Wearing tinted glasses reduces visual discomfort.

Prescribed by your ophthalmologist medical treatment may be beneficial.

Case by case basis , if discomfort is consistent , we can offer laser treatment or vitrectomy .

Recommended food :

Feel free to eat foods rich in vitamin C and E, zinc, lutein that help prevent vision problems associated with aging. Here is a list of beneficial foods for your eyes:

Fatty fish (salmon, sardines …)
Eggs and nuts
Carrots, oranges, avocados …
Leafy green vegetables (broccoli, cabbage …)
Malnutrition or smoking habits, which could seriously affect the functioning of the body.