The Eye-Q Podcast Episode 025: Eye on Flashes and Floaters
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Feb 27, 2025 Dr. Krishna Mukkamala, a seasoned vitreo retina specialist from Georgia Retina, breaks down the intriguing world of floaters and flashes in vision. He explains how these symptoms can arise naturally with age and when they signal a need for medical attention. The discussion dives into the anatomy of the eye, offering insights into treatment options like nutritional supplements and more advanced procedures such as vitrectomy. Listeners will gain a clearer understanding of maintaining eye health and the science behind common visual disturbances.
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What Causes Floaters
- Floaters are tiny collagen particles in the vitreous jelly casting shadows on the retina.
- They occur naturally as the collagen breaks down with age in the vitreous cavity's gel-like substance.
Floaters as a Normal Aging Process
- Most people develop a few floaters by age 40; it's a normal aging process.
- A sudden dramatic increase in floaters signals a need for medical evaluation.
When to See an Eye Doctor
- Seek an eye doctor's evaluation within a week for new or increased floaters and flashes.
- Optometrists, ophthalmologists, and retina specialists can perform the examination initially.