For floaters, should you use hot or cold compresses?

Written by Li Zhen Dong
Ophthalmology
Updated on March 17, 2025
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Floater, also known as vitreous opacity, generally does not require hot compresses, nor does it require cold or ice compresses.

If floaters do not affect vision, it is called physiological floater; if they affect vision, it is called pathological floater. Once floaters occur, active examination and serious treatment should be carried out.

If it is physiological floaters, it is important to rest, reduce close-range operations, avoid eye fatigue, and some dextranomer eye drops and lecithin complex iodine tablets can be used orally, which generally can improve after treatment; if it is pathological vitreous opacity, a detailed examination at an ophthalmology outpatient clinic should be sought for active treatment.

(If medication is needed, please proceed under the guidance of a doctor)

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For floaters, should you use hot or cold compresses?

Floater, also known as vitreous opacity, generally does not require hot compresses, nor does it require cold or ice compresses. If floaters do not affect vision, it is called physiological floater; if they affect vision, it is called pathological floater. Once floaters occur, active examination and serious treatment should be carried out. If it is physiological floaters, it is important to rest, reduce close-range operations, avoid eye fatigue, and some dextranomer eye drops and lecithin complex iodine tablets can be used orally, which generally can improve after treatment; if it is pathological vitreous opacity, a detailed examination at an ophthalmology outpatient clinic should be sought for active treatment. (If medication is needed, please proceed under the guidance of a doctor)

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How to treat blurry vision and floaters?

Blurry vision and floaters should prompt an examination by an ophthalmologist. Physiological vitreous opacities generally do not affect vision, but if they do, active treatment is required. Vitreous cloudiness can also be seen in patients with refractive errors, which include myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. In these cases, correct pupil dilation and optical correction should be done. After alleviating the issues with glasses, it is important to use the eyes properly, and orthokeratology can also be used. Once the prescription stabilizes, surgical treatment can be considered. However, surgical treatment generally only relieves the refractive condition and does not solve the nature of eye surrounding issues. Hence, it is crucial to use the eyes correctly and be cautious of further increase in the prescription.

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Where is massage effective for floaters?

Floaters, also known as vitreous opacities, can be divided into physiological and pathological types. Massaging generally has no therapeutic effect on vitreous opacities. In cases of physiological vitreous opacities, it is important to rest, reduce close-up activities to avoid eye strain, and use treatments like amino peptide eye drops and sodium hyaluronate eye drops. Usually, physiological opacities do not affect vision. However, if the vitreous opacities are pathological and severely impact vision, one should visit an ophthalmologist for an eye examination, including tests for visual acuity, intraocular pressure, ocular ultrasonography, and fundus photography, and pursue active treatment to restore normal vision.

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Is floater related to wearing colored contact lenses?

Floaters are not related to wearing cosmetic contact lenses at all. Floaters are due to vitreous opacity, which can be categorized into physiological and pathological vitreous opacity. Physiological vitreous opacity generally does not affect vision, whereas pathological vitreous opacity significantly impacts vision and requires further examination by an ophthalmologist. Additionally, cosmetic contact lenses are worn on the cornea and mainly cause corneal damage, such as keratitis and conjunctivitis. Therefore, when wearing cosmetic contact lenses, one should handle them correctly, gently, and ensure the lenses are regularly cleaned and soaked as per guidelines.

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Is it effective to use glasses for floaters?

Floater syndrome generally does not require glasses, and wearing glasses has no effect. Although floater syndrome involves the refractive media, it does not cause changes in vision. Changes in vision are mainly due to the curvature of the cornea, the condition of the lens, the length of the eye axis, and retinal diseases. Floater syndrome can be physiological or pathological. Physiological floaters generally do not affect vision; simply taking rest, reducing close-up tasks, or using some peptide eye drops can completely improve the condition. If it is pathological floater syndrome, one should visit the ophthalmology department for further examination and active treatment.