You’ve probably seen them—those small, annoying specks, lines, or cobweb shapes that drift across your vision. They can appear more regularly when you look at a bright sky or a plain wall. These are eye floaters, and while they are often harmless, they can become a real problem if they interfere with your daily life, making it hard to read or drive. If you are experiencing this kind of disruption, you should know you have options for treatment for eye floaters in London.
Understanding why you see floaters
Floaters happen inside the vitreous, the clear, gel-like substance that fills the back of your eye. As you get older, this gel naturally liquefies and shrinks. Bits of the gel or tiny clumps of cells start to break off and cast shadows on your retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye. You see these shadows as floaters.
While most floaters are just an inconvenience, Miss Anna Grabowska stresses that a sudden increase in floaters, especially if accompanied by flashes of light, means you must seek immediate medical attention. That combination of symptoms can mean a retinal tear or detachment, which requires prompt treatment to protect your vision.
Specialist treatment for eye floaters in London
If floaters are interfering with your quality of life, simply waiting for them to move out of your line of sight is not enough. You should discuss targeted treatments with a specialist. Miss Grabowska is a highly skilled Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon. Her expertise means she can offer both surgical and non-surgical options, tailored to your specific condition.
The two main ways to deal with bothersome floaters are:
Vitrectomy
This is a surgical procedure. Miss Grabowska performs vitrectomy to remove the vitreous gel and the floating debris, replacing it with a balanced saline solution. This procedure is typically reserved for severe cases where floaters are dense and seriously affect vision.
Laser Vitreolysis
In some instances, a YAG laser can be used to break up the larger floaters into smaller, less noticeable pieces. While this can work for some floaters, Miss Grabowska will always perform an evaluation to determine if this less invasive option is appropriate.
Why choose a vitreoretinal surgeon?
When you choose a surgeon like Miss Grabowska for floater treatment, you are putting your vision in the hands of someone who specialises in the back of the eye.
Her background as a vitreoretinal surgeon means she is proficient in managing all aspects of retinal diseases. This includes everything from simple floaters to complex issues like retinal detachment surgery and macular hole repair. She uses her extensive training to select the safest treatment for your eyes, providing you with clarity and a plan moving forward.
If you are struggling with visual disturbances, you can arrange an initial consultation to have a full eye examination with Miss Anna Grabowska in London and discuss the best approach for you.