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Floaters
  
  
IN BRIEF

Cloudy or semi-opaque specks or particles floating in the vitreous, visible when looking at light coloured objects.

 
DISCUSSION

Everyone has some floaters.

Sudden increase in floaters (sometimes interfering with vision quality) are one of the least acknowledged patient complaints after LASIK. They may be associated with the use of the suction ring.
 
Illustrations

 
RELATED ENTRIES

vitreous humour

 
RELATED LASERMYEYE ARTICLES

 
 
EXTERNAL LINKS

National Eye Institute Facts about Floaters

All About Vision page on floaters and spots

South Florida Eye Foundation: Eye Floater Treatment Center

Yahoo discussion board on vitreous floaters

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Last updated February 2005

 

 

  
   

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