Eye Floaters (Vitreous Floaters) | Causes, Risk Factors, Associated Conditions, Diagnosis, Treatment

The video tutorial discusses eye floaters, also known as vitreous floaters, which are floating debris within the vitreous humor of the eye. It covers the anatomy of the eye, the composition of the vitreous humor, and the causes and risk factors for developing floaters, such as age, myopia, trauma, and surgery. The tutorial also explains the signs and symptoms, including vision impairment and flashes of light, and how clinicians evaluate and treat floaters. While most floaters are benign, they can indicate more serious conditions like retinal detachment.

What is the significance of flashes of light in relation to eye floaters?

What diagnostic methods are used to evaluate eye floaters?

What treatment options are available for patients with eye floaters?