The normal vitreous humor is a special mucous gel-like tissue in the form of a transparent gel with no blood vessels or nerve tissue of its own. Its metabolism is extremely slow and its nutrition and metabolism are accomplished by diffusion through neighboring tissues. Some vitreous turbidities may disappear or become smaller over time. The use of drugs such as amiodarone and lecithin-complexed iodine can help accelerate absorption, while severe vitreous turbidities can be treated by minimally invasive vitrectomy.
What eye drops are used for vitreous turbidity?
The eye drops currently on the market for the treatment of vitreous turbidity are aminopeptides, whose principle of action is to promote microvascular dilation and blood circulation in the eye through the tissue activation of organic iodine, improve the metabolism of the eye, and promote the absorption of lesions and exudates.
What are the remedies for vitreous opacities?
Vitreous turbidity mainly occurs in the elderly and myopic patients, is the cause of miosis. If the retina is examined without fissures, lattice-like degeneration and retinal detachment, simple vitreous opacities can be treated without treatment. So-called prescriptions should be misleading and should not be trusted. If the vitreous clouding is too serious and affects the quality of life and vision, laser and minimally invasive vitrectomy treatment can be considered.