White or black floaters in eyes may also occur when new (abnormal) blood vessels in the eyes bleed. The blood then becomes floaters. Bleeding may happen in conditions, like diabetic retinopathy.
3. Inflammation in the Eyes
Swelling in the eyes, such as posterior uveitis, may release debris in the vitreous that then manifest as floaters. Besides having black floaters in eyes, patients with posterior uveitis may also experience blurred vision, light sensitivity, difficulty seeing color, and difficulty seeing in the dark.
4. Medications
Medications injected into the vitreous may result in bubbles that appear to be floaters. Depending on the medication, the floaters may last for several weeks.
When To Seek Medical Help
White or black floaters tend to be very common, particularly in the elderly. When should you seek medical help for them?
The general rule is to visit the doctor if there are changes in your vision. Hence, if you didn’t have floaters before but suddenly have them now, it’s time to set an appointment.
Now if you’re used to seeing white or black floaters in eyes but notice that they have increased in number, get in touch with your doctor as soon as possible.
Finally, seek medical help for the following symptoms:
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