Can flying mosquito disease be treated with a hot compress on the eyes?

Written by Li Zhen Dong
Ophthalmology
Updated on September 01, 2024
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Floaters can completely be treated with warm compresses on the eyes, but if the purpose is to treat floaters, then it is meaningless because warm compresses have no effect on the treatment of floaters. Floaters can be divided into physiological floaters and pathological floaters. Physiological floaters do not affect vision at all; one cannot see clearly in dark places, but can see floaters in bright conditions. In such cases, it is only necessary to ensure adequate rest, use eyes properly, and appropriately use medicines like Ammonium Iodide Peptide Eye Drops, or Phosphatidylcholine Complex Iodine Tablets. If it is a pathological vitreous opacity, one should visit the ophthalmology department for thorough examinations and active treatment to strive for the restoration of vision. (Please use medication under the guidance of a physician.)

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Is the risk of surgery for floaters high?

Whether surgery is needed for floaters and whether the risks of surgery are significant depends on whether the condition is physiological or pathological. There are many treatment methods for pathological floaters. Some surgeries have higher risks, such as vitrectomy; while others have lower risks, such as intravitreal injection of anti-VEGF drugs. Clinically, floaters are referred to as vitreous opacities and can be divided into physiological and pathological types. Physiological floaters occur when one observes floating black spots in front of the eyes while looking at objects or the blue sky, with no pathological changes found in ophthalmological examinations, thus requiring no treatment. Pathological floaters manifest as a sudden appearance of floaters, a rapid increase in floaters, a fixed black shadow blocking vision, or even a decrease in central vision. These are often seen in conditions such as retinal vascular rupture, vitreous hemorrhage, or vitritis, and it is advisable to consult an ophthalmologist to determine the cause and receive targeted treatment.

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Does floaters need surgery?

The commonly mentioned "floaters" in ophthalmology refer to the turbidity in the vitreous body of the eyes. In most cases, this phenomenon is normal; it is a normal physiological degenerative change of the vitreal body and generally does not have much impact on vision. In such cases, surgery is not needed. However, if there is a pathological change in the eye, such as bleeding at the base of the eye, and blood flows into the vitreous body, causing turbidity, surgery can be considered if this severely affects vision.

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What tests should be done at the hospital for floaters?

To diagnose floaters, hospitals primarily use ultrasound B-scans, which are the most objective and non-invasive examinations, providing insights into the condition of the vitreous body. Floaters can be either physiological or pathological. Physiological floaters generally do not affect vision, and addressing them usually involves rest and proper eye care. If needed, treatment options may include Amniotic Iodine eye drops or oral intake of Lecithin Iodine complexes. However, if the floaters are pathological, proactive eye examinations and rigorous treatment are necessary. In severe cases, surgical intervention might be considered to preserve vision, as the causes of pathological vitreous opacities are diverse.

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The difference between transparent and black flying mosquito disease

Floaters appear before the eyes as either transparent or opaque, black objects—it's a matter of severity, generally not affecting vision. Floaters can be classified as physiological or pathological. Physiological floaters generally require only rest, reducing close-up tasks, and avoiding eye fatigue. Treatments can include using Ametiodine eye drops and Sodium Hyaluronate eye drops. If the floaters are pathological, one should visit an ophthalmologist for examinations such as an ultrasound (B-scan), intraocular pressure test, uncorrected visual acuity, corrected visual acuity, and fundus photography. Active treatment and regular follow-ups should be pursued, with close attention to vision changes. (Please use medication under medical supervision.)

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The difference between floaters and cataracts

Floater disease is a vitreous opacity, while cataract is a lens opacity; these two conditions are not the same issue. Vitreous opacities can be classified as physiological or pathological. Physiological vitreous opacities appear as moving objects in front of the eyes, which are less noticeable in the dark and more noticeable under bright light; cataracts gradually affect vision. Physiological vitreous opacities in floater disease generally do not affect vision, but pathological vitreous opacities do affect vision. An eye ultrasound shows severe vitreous opacities and retinal changes, whereas the cloudiness in the lens, namely cataracts, usually means the vitreous and retina are normal.