light flashes or peripheral vision loss,
which may indicate a retinal detachment.
In cases where floaters are so
dense and numerous that they significantly
affect vision or daily activities, a
vitrectomy—a surgical procedure that
removes floaters from the vitreous—
may be necessary.
“During a vitrectomy, the vitreous gel
and its floating debris are removed
from the eye and replaced with a
THE HUMAN EYE
VITREOUS
The vitreous, a gel-like substance,
comprises nearly 80% of the
inside of the human eye.
saline solution,” says Dr. Michael
Tolentino, MD, director of Blue Ocean
Clinical Research. “This creates a
crystal-clear view without the cloudy
floaters. The eye does the rest, replacing
the solution with natural eye fluid
within 48 hours.”
You are more likely to
get floaters if you:
• Are nearsighted
• Have had surgery
for cataracts
• Have had swelling
inside the eye
For more information, contact Drs. Tolentino (Director of BOCR) and Deupree (Co-Director of BOCR):
3280 N. McMullen Booth Rd, Ste 120, Clwtr FL 33761 • 727-789-8770 • www.MaculaCenter.com
Spring is here—and that means trees will be releasing lots of pollen. If you're
allergic, this can cause sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, ears, nose, and
mouth. Here are a few tips to help you get through allergy season.
SPRING
ALLERGIES
Take precautions,
untreated allergy
symptoms may
lead to infection.
• Keep your doors and windows closed.
• Use allergy filters on your air conditioning unit.
• Wash your clothes and take a shower after you've been exposed to
pollen and mold spores.
• Try a neti pot to help keep your sinuses cleared.
• Keep an eye on the pollen count in your area (www.pollen.com).
• Talk to your doctor or allergist about treatment options.
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